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Farrer, Reginald John (1880–1920) View Biographical Record
Publication: Times (London)
Subject ID: 6562
| Subject Name: | Farrer, Reginald John |
|---|---|
| Number: | 42572 |
| Pages: | 13 |
| Publication Date: | 19 Nov 1920 |
| Publisher City: | London |
| Notes: | Died Oct. 16, 1920, on expedition to Burma & Tibet. Born 1880; classical honors at Balliol; made botanical expeditions annually to the Alps; 1914-1916 engaged on journey across northern China and over Tibetan border; on his return rejected for military service, & entered foreign office. Wrote several novels: "The House of Shadows" and "The Ann-Queen's Chronicle"; and books of travel: "The Garden of Asia" and "On the Eaves of the World". |