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Nicholas Roerich, the Russian painter chronicles his expeditions through the Himalaya, his journeys to over fifty monasteries and his encounters with lamas.

Nicholas Konstantinovich Roerich was born in St. Petersburg, Russia, on October 9, 1874, the first-born son of lawyer and notary, Konstantin Roerich and his wife Maria. He was raised in the comfortable environment of an upper middle-class Russian family with its advantages of contact with the writers, artists, and scientists who often came to visit the Roerichs. At an early age he showed a curiosity and talent for a variety of activities. Later he became a voluminous painter, explorer and mystic. He came under the influence of the Russian painter and mystic Arkhip Kuinji. He is known for bringing the teaching of Agni Yoga to the west and being nominated to the Nobel peace price for his activities for peace and culture.