WARRIOR OF LIGHT:THE LIFE OF N: The Life of Nicholas Roerich (Masters of Life Series) - Softcover

Colleen Messina

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0922729794 ISBN 13: 9780922729791

Publisher: Summit, 2002

Synopsis

As a boy in Russia, Nicholas Roerich was captivated by a traveler’s stories about Rigden Djapo, ruler of the mystical Himalayan kingdom of Shamballa. These ancient legends told of a time of trouble to come, when Rigden Djapo would  assemble his warriors of light and fight a victorious battle over all darkness. Then an era of peace would begin.

When Nicholas grew up, he fulfilled his dream of exploring Asia and becoming a warrior of light. In the 1920s, he led a five-year trek through Central Asia over many of the world’s most dangerous mountain passes. While on the journey, he worked on several hundred paintings despite overwhelming obstacles. During his lifetime, he completed about seven thousand  works of art. Not only was Nicholas Roerich a courageous explorer and a talented artist, but he was also a world leader in  many professions. He was a scientist, he wrote 30 books and he was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his work to preserve cultural institutions and landmarks during wartime. Twenty-one nations signed a treaty pledging to protect  museums, universities, cathedrals and libraries that flew the Banner of Peace that Nicholas had designed.

Warrior of Light tells the fascinating story of the remarkable boy who grew up to be a world-famous artist, explorer, author,  scientist, philosopher and peacemaker.

About this title

Synopsis:

This book is intended for ages 9-12. This book tells the story of a remarkable boy who grew up to be a world-famous artist, explorer, author, scientist, philosopher and peacemaker. As a boy in Russia, Roerich was captivated by stories of the mystical Himalayan kingdom of Shamballa. As an adult, he fulfilled his dream of exploring Asia, creating several hundred paintings despite the overwhelming odds. It is an excellent way to share this inspirational role model with your children. Future books in the series will be on the lives of Ramakrishna, Padre Pio, Merlin, Leonidas, Akbar the Great, and Francis Bacon.

About the Author:

Colleen Messina is a freelance writer, wife and mother based in Bozeman, Montana. Her articles have appeared in Guideposts, Angels on Earth, Highlights for Children and other magazines. Passionate about enlightened education, she homeschooled her children while writing for an educational website. The profound artistic and spiritual life of Nicholas Roerich captured her heart while growing up in New York City where she frequented the Roerich Museum. Warrior of Light: The Life of Nicholas Roerich is her first book.

About this edition

• Publisher: Summit
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0922729794
• ISBN 13: 9780922729791
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 72