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Douglas William Freshfield Collection

Douglas William Freshfield was a pioneering mountaineer, explorer, and author who left an indelible mark on the world of alpinism

Background imageDouglas William Freshfield Collection: Caravan Reposing, in the Hauran; The Stone Towns of Central Syria, otherwise called... 1875

Caravan Reposing, in the Hauran; The Stone Towns of Central Syria, otherwise called... 1875. Creator: Unknown
Caravan Reposing, in the Hauran; The Stone Towns of Central Syria, otherwise called the Giant Cities of Bashan, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Background imageDouglas William Freshfield Collection: A Tartar School; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown

A Tartar School; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown
A Tartar School; The Caucasus, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Background imageDouglas William Freshfield Collection: A Tartar of the Northern slopes of the Caucasus; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown

A Tartar of the Northern slopes of the Caucasus; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown
A Tartar of the Northern slopes of the Caucasus; The Caucasus, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Background imageDouglas William Freshfield Collection: Caucasian Prince in Chain Armour, and attendant; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Caucasian Prince in Chain Armour, and attendant; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Caucasian Prince in Chain Armour, and attendant; The Caucasus, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Background imageDouglas William Freshfield Collection: Cossack of the Line; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Cossack of the Line; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Cossack of the Line; The Caucasus, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Background imageDouglas William Freshfield Collection: Armenian baggage animal; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Armenian baggage animal; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Armenian baggage animal; The Caucasus, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Background imageDouglas William Freshfield Collection: Armenian Lady; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Armenian Lady; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Armenian Lady; The Caucasus, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Background imageDouglas William Freshfield Collection: Armenian Monks, at Etchmiadzin; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Armenian Monks, at Etchmiadzin; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Armenian Monks, at Etchmiadzin; The Caucasus, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Background imageDouglas William Freshfield Collection: Djighitoffka Cossacks; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Djighitoffka Cossacks; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Djighitoffka Cossacks; The Caucasus, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Background imageDouglas William Freshfield Collection: Soldier of the Caucasus; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Soldier of the Caucasus; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Soldier of the Caucasus; The Caucasus, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Background imageDouglas William Freshfield Collection: Tartar Women of Erivan; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Tartar Women of Erivan; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Tartar Women of Erivan; The Caucasus, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Background imageDouglas William Freshfield Collection: Caucasian mountaineers dancing the 'Lesghinska'; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Caucasian mountaineers dancing the "Lesghinska"; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Caucasian mountaineers dancing the "Lesghinska"; The Caucasus, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Background imageDouglas William Freshfield Collection: Caucasian village in Winter; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Caucasian village in Winter; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Caucasian village in Winter; The Caucasus, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Background imageDouglas William Freshfield Collection: Gipsy encampment in the Caucasus; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Gipsy encampment in the Caucasus; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Gipsy encampment in the Caucasus; The Caucasus, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageDouglas William Freshfield Collection: Gipsy of the Caucasus; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Gipsy of the Caucasus; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Gipsy of the Caucasus; The Caucasus, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageDouglas William Freshfield Collection: An old Gipsy of Mozdock; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown

An old Gipsy of Mozdock; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown
An old Gipsy of Mozdock; The Caucasus, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageDouglas William Freshfield Collection: Gipsy Women; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Gipsy Women; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Gipsy Women; The Caucasus, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageDouglas William Freshfield Collection: Distant view of the Caucasus; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Distant view of the Caucasus; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Distant view of the Caucasus; The Caucasus, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageDouglas William Freshfield Collection: Cossack; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Cossack; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Cossack; The Caucasus, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageDouglas William Freshfield Collection: Cossack's at shooting practice; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Cossack's at shooting practice; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Cossack's at shooting practice; The Caucasus, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageDouglas William Freshfield Collection: Cossack watch-tower; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Cossack watch-tower; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Cossack watch-tower; The Caucasus, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageDouglas William Freshfield Collection: A Kabardan of the Caucasus; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown

A Kabardan of the Caucasus; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown
A Kabardan of the Caucasus; The Caucasus, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageDouglas William Freshfield Collection: Strasburg Cathedral-Western Facade, Towers, and Spire; From Alsace to the Hartz, 1975

Strasburg Cathedral-Western Facade, Towers, and Spire; From Alsace to the Hartz, 1975. Creator: Unknown
Strasburg Cathedral-Western Facade, Towers, and Spire; From Alsace to the Hartz, 1975. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageDouglas William Freshfield Collection: Kalmuck Camel; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Kalmuck Camel; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Kalmuck Camel; The Caucasus, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageDouglas William Freshfield Collection: Boy of the Nogai Tribe; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Boy of the Nogai Tribe; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Boy of the Nogai Tribe; The Caucasus, 1875.From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageDouglas William Freshfield Collection: Kalmuck dwelling; The Caucasus, 1875 Creator: Unknown

Kalmuck dwelling; The Caucasus, 1875 Creator: Unknown
Kalmuck dwelling; The Caucasus, 1875.From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageDouglas William Freshfield Collection: The Telega; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown

The Telega; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown
The Telega; The Caucasus, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageDouglas William Freshfield Collection: View near Kunawat; The Stone Towns of Central Syria, otherwise called the Giant Cities... 1875

View near Kunawat; The Stone Towns of Central Syria, otherwise called the Giant Cities... 1875. Creator: Unknown
View near Kunawat; The Stone Towns of Central Syria, otherwise called the Giant Cities of Bashan, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Background imageDouglas William Freshfield Collection: Natives and Costumes in Syria; The Stone Towns of Central Syria, otherwise called the... 1875

Natives and Costumes in Syria; The Stone Towns of Central Syria, otherwise called the... 1875. Creator: Unknown
Natives and Costumes in Syria; The Stone Towns of Central Syria, otherwise called the Giant Cities of Bashan, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates



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Douglas William Freshfield was a pioneering mountaineer, explorer, and author who left an indelible mark on the world of alpinism. Born in 1845, Freshfield dedicated his life to conquering some of the most challenging peaks in the Alps and Himalayas. His daring ascents included first ascents of several unclimbed mountains, earning him a reputation as one of the greatest climbers of his time. Freshfield's passion for exploration extended beyond just climbing mountains. He was also a skilled cartographer and geographer, mapping previously uncharted territories with meticulous detail. His writings on his expeditions captivated readers around the world, inspiring countless others to follow in his footsteps. Despite facing numerous challenges and dangers during his expeditions, Freshfield never wavered in his pursuit of adventure. His legacy lives on today through the many routes he established and the records he set in high-altitude mountaineering. In addition to his accomplishments as a climber and explorer, Freshfield was also a dedicated conservationist who advocated for preserving natural landscapes for future generations to enjoy. His commitment to environmental stewardship serves as an enduring reminder of the importance of protecting our planet's precious resources. Douglas William Freshfield may have passed away over a century ago, but his spirit of adventure continues to inspire all those who dare to dream big and push their limits in pursuit of greatness.