Quote of the day
Nobody ever did anything very foolish except from some strong principle.
Douglas Freshfield
Born: April 27, 1845
Died: February 9, 1934 (aged 88)
Bio: Douglas William Freshfield was a British lawyer, mountaineer and author, who edited the Alpine Journal from 1872 to 1880. He was an active member of the Royal Geographical Society and the Alpine Club and served as President of both organizations.
Known for:
- The exploration of the Caucasus (1896)