8vo. x, 305pp, [3]. Original publisher's red cloth, ruled and lettered in gilt and blind. A trifle rubbed. Occasional pencilled annotations. Presentation copy, inked inscription to recto of FFEP: 'Mrs. Waldegrave in gratitude for many kindnesses from Francis Younghusband. April 1927'.

The first edition of British Army officer, explorer, and mystic Sir Francis Younghusband's (1863-1942) commentary on the chief events and primary movers who had an influence on his life, in particular his early expeditions in the Far East.