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The Kabul Insurrection Of 1841-42, Vincent Eyre

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Written by Major-General Sir Vincent Eyre, edited by Colonel G. B. Malleson.

Revised and corrected from Lieutenant Eyre's original manuscript. Previously published under title : The military operations at Cabul, which ended in the retreat and destruction of the British Army, January 1842.

Afghan Frontier: The Substance Of A Speech Not Delivered (1879), George Campbell Sir

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The situation before the war - The present situation - The history of Afghanistan - The geography of Afghanistan - The people of Afghanistan - The demand for residents - The scientific frontier - The last resort - Summary

The Afghan Question: Speech Of The Earl Of Northbrook, In The Guildhall, Winchester, On The 11th Of November 1878 (1878?), Thomas George Baring Northbrook

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Speech of the Earl of Northbrook, in the Guildhall, Winchester, on the 11th of November 1878 pertaining to the Afghanistan.

The Afghan Question: Speeches Of The Earl Of Northbrook In The House Of Lords, On The 5th And 10th December, 1878, Thomas George Baring Northbrook

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No abstract provided.

Cabul Or Afghanistan: The Seat Of The Anglo-Russian Question (1878), Phil Robinson

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Anglo-Russian question, Afghanistan, the country, the Ameer and the Afghans. A pamphlet of facts about the country, with a map of the country showing routes of advance and passes, from the Russian lines beyond the Oxus to the Persian Gulf.

Report On The Routes Leading From The Indus Towards Quetta And Pishin, A. Gaselee, Captain

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Routes through Kachí -- Notes on the province of Kachí or Kach Gandáva, and the parts of the provinces of Sarawán and Jhalawán in which the Bráhúick range lying between Kachí and Khelát and Quetta is included -- Routes leading from Larkhana, Sakkar, and Rájanpúr towards Khelát and Quetta -- Routes from Dera Ghází Khán through the hilly country of the Kákar Patháns and Bilúch tribes to Quetta and Pishín -- Notes on the hilly country lying between the Dera Ghází Khán District and Quetta and Pishín -- Routes from Dera Ghází Khán District to Quetta and Pishín -- Notes …

Afghanistan And The Central Asian Question, Frederick H. Fisher

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Afghanistan, its natural features -- Afghanistan, its climate and productions -- The people, language, literature, and antiquities of Afghanistan -- Alexander the Great's march through Afghanistan on India -- Afghan history from Muhammad to Zaman Shah -- Afghan history from Zaman Shah to the eve of the first Afghan War -- The first Afghan War -- Afghan affairs after the war of 1838-42 -- Russian advance eastwards -- The Afghan policy of the last two viceroys

A Ride Through Islam, Being A Journey Through Persia And Afghanistan To India Viâ Meshed, Herat, And Kandahar, Hippisley Cunliffe Marsh

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Contents:

Constantinople to Poti -- Poti to Tiflis -- Tiflis to Baku -- Baku to Teheran -- City of Teheran -- Teheran to Meshed -- Meshed to Herat -- Herat and Yakoob Khan -- Herat to Candhar -- Candahar to Bolan Pass

The Oxus And The Indus (1874), Evans Bell

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Afghanistan history, 19th century

Anglo-Afghan relationship, 19th century

Afghan wars, 19th century.

Selections From The Poetry Of The Afghans (1862), Henry George Raverty

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Selections from the poetry of the Afghans : from the sixteenth to the nineteenth century. Literally translated from the original Pushto, with notices of the different authors, and remarks on the mystic doctrine and poetry of the Ṣūfís.

Journal Of A Political Mission To Afghanistan, In 1857, Under Major (Now Colonel) Lumsden; With An Account Of The Country And People, Henry Walter Bellew

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A report of a political mission to Afghanistan, in 1857, under Major (now Colonel) Lumsden, with an account of the country and people, by H. W. Belew, Medical Officer to the Mission. Includes 8 illustrations.

Report On The Trade And Resources Of The Countries On The North-Western Boundary Of India, Punjab (India)

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An attempt has been made to bring into one view the principal facts which have been recorded by former travelers, or are now derivable from other sources, concerning the trade and resources of the countries beyond the north-western boundary of British India, with the object of furnishing information auxiliary to the future improvement of the existing intercourse between them and our own territories.

Valuable maps have been furnished by Major Walker, and Captain P. Lumsden.

Sale's Brigade In Afghanistan: With An Account Of The Seisure And Defence Of Jellalabad, G. R. Gleig, Rev.

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Afghanistan, its geographical position, climate and productions -- Outline of Afghan history -- Early negotiations with Afghanistan, preparations for its invasion -- Passage of the Indus, march upon Candahar -- March upon Ghuznee, capture of the place, march on Cabul -- Breaking-up of the army of the Indus, the unquiet state of Afghanistan, surrender of Dost Mohammed -- Peaceful occupation of Cabul and the posts adjacent -- Peaceful occupations at Cabul -- March of Sale's Brigade towards the provinces, operations at Bootkak -- Night attacks on the 35th, advance of the 13th to rejoin their comrades -- March to Tizeen, …

Travels In The Regions Of The Upper And Lower Amoor, Thomas Witlam Atkinson

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Travels in the regions of the upper and lower Amoor and the Russian acquisitions of the confines of India and China. With adventures among the mountain Kirghis; and the Manjours, Manyargs, Toungous, Touzemts, Goldi, and Gelyaks; the hunting and pastoral tribes. The book includes a map and numerous illustrations.

History Of The Afghans, Joseph Pierre Ferrier, William Jesse

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Translation from the original unpublished French manuscript by Captain William Jesse. History of Afghanistan.

Legends Of The Afghan Countries, In Verse: With Various Pieces, Original And Translated, Charles Masson

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Collection of poems on the Legends of the Afghan Countries, some poems are translated from the French.

A Peep Into Toorkisthān, Rollo Gillespie Burslem

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It is a record of a few weeks snatched from a soldier's life in Afghanistan.

Note On The Historical Results Deducible From Recent Discoveries In Afghanistan, Henry Thoby Prinsep

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The discoveries in Central Asia's regions, which were the seat of Greek domination for some hundred years after the conquest by Alexander the Great, are principally, but not entirely, numismatic, and have revealed the names of sovereigns of Greek race, and their Scythian, and Parthian successors.The book is confined to Bactro-Arian relics. List of plates includes coins and Arian inscription.

The Narrative Of Lieutenant Colonel L.R. Stacy, C.B., Bengal Native Infantry, Whilst In The Brahooe Camp, Inducing The Submission Of Nasseer Khan, Only Son Of The Late Meer Meerab Khan, Khan Of Khelat; And In The Subsequent Operations Of General Nott's Army In Its March To And Its Return From Kabul, Lewis Robert Stacy

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19th century history of Afghanistan and the relationship between Afghanistan and Britain.

Memorials Of Affghanistan: Being State Papers, Official Documents, Dispatches, Authentic Narratives, Etc. Illustrative Of The British Expedition To And Occupation Of, Affghanistan And Scinde, Between The Years 1838 And 1842, Joachim Hayward Stocqueler

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Official documents, papers, dispatches and authentic narratives pertaining to the First Anglo-Afghan War.

Journal Of Imprisonment In Affghanistan: (Continued And Concluded), Vincent Eyre, Lieut.

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Continuation of the military operations at Kabul, which ended in the retreat and destruction of the British army, January 1842, with a journal of imprisonment in Afghanistan

The Military Operations At Cabul, Which Ended In The Retreat And Destruction Of The British Army, January 1842: With A Journal Of Imprisonment In Afghanistan, Vincent Eyre

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Anglo-Afghan War of 1842 and the British Army retreat from Afghanistan.

History Of The War In Affghanistan, From Its Commencement To Its Close; Including A General Sketch Of The Policy, And The Various Circumstances Which Induced The British Government To Interfere In The Affairs Of Affghanistan. From The Journal And Letters Of An Officer High In Rank, And Who Has Served Many Years In The Indian Army. Edited By Charles Nash, Esq., With An Introductory Description Of The Country, And Its Political State Previous To The War, Charles Barnes Nash

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History of the war in Affghanistan, from its commencement to its close; including a general sketch of the policy, and the various circumstances which induced the British government to interfere in the affairs of Affghanistan. From the journal and letters of an officer high in rank, and who has served many years in the Indian army. Edited by Charles Nash, esq., with an introductory description of the country, and its political state previous to the war.

Diary Of A March Through Sinde And Afghanistan, With The Troops Under The Command Of General Sir William Nott And Sermons Delivered On Various Occasions During The Campaign Of 1842, Ira N. Allen

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British relations with Afghanistan during the 19th century and an account of the First Anglo-Afghan War

The Expedition Into Affghanistan: Notes And Sketches Descriptive Of The Country, Contained In A Personal Narrative During The Campaign Of 1839 & 1840, Up To The Surrender Of Dost Mahomed Khan, James Atkinson

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Causes of the expedition -- History of Shah Shoojah -- Journey of the author to join the Army -- Advance of the army of the Indus -- Advance of the army to Candahar -- Occupation of Candahar -- March from Candahar to Ghizni -- Attack and capture of Ghizni -- Ghizni -- March to Caubul -- Caubul -- March to Jellalabad -- Journey from Affghanistan, through the Punjab, to Ferozepore.

An Account Of The Kingdom Of Caubul, And Its Dependencies, In Persia, Tartary, And India (1842) - Volume Ii, Mountstuart Elphinstone

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V. 2. Particular account of the Afghaun tribes -- Eastern tribes continued -- Mountain tribes -- Western Afghauns, Dooraunees, City of Candahar, Tereens, and Baraiches -- Ghiljies, cities of Ghuznee and Caubul, Wurduks and Caukers -- Naussers -- The provinces. Bulk, or Bactria and the Uzbeks -- The Eimauks and Hazaurehs -- Heraut -- Seestaun -- Belochistaun and Lower Sind -- Upper Sind, Moultaun, Leia, and the countries between Leia and Cashmeer -- The Royal Government of Caubul. Of the King -- Administration of the government -- Of the division of the kingdom into provinces -- Of the revenue -- …

An Account Of The Kingdom Of Caubul, And Its Dependencies, In Persia, Tartary, And India (1842) - Volume I, Mountstuart Elphinstone

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v.1. Geographical description of Afghaunistaun. Situation and boundaries of Afghaunistaun -- Mountains of Afghaunistaun -- Rivers of Afghaunistaun -- Natural and political divisions of Afghaunistaun -- Of the climate of Afghaunistaun--rain -- Animals, vegetables, minerals of Afghaunistaun -- General account of the inhabitants of Afghaunistaun. Introduction, origin, and early history of the Afghauns -- Divisions and government of the Afghaun nation -- Marriages, condition of women, funerals, etc. -- Education, language, and literature of the Afghauns -- Religion, sects, moollahs, superstitions, etc. -- Hospitality, predatory habits, etc. -- Manners, customs, and character of the Afghauns -- Of the inhabitants of …

A Memoir Of India And Avghanistaun, Josiah Harlan

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A memoir of India and Avghanistaun, with observations on the present exciting and critical state and future prospects of those countries. With comprising remarks on the massacre of the British army in Cabul, British policy in India, a detailed descriptive character of Dost Mahomed and his court, etc. With an appendix on the fulfillment of a Daniel, in reference to the present prophetic condition of Mahomedan nations throughout the world.

Narrative Of The Campaign Of The Indus, In Sind And Kaubool In 1838-9, Richard Hartley Kennedy

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This document is for v. 2; a separate entry is created for v.1.

Narrative Of The War In Affghanistan In 1838-39 (Volume 2), Henry Havelock, Captain

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Captain Havelock's narrative of war in Afghanistan. He served in the 13th Regiment (Light Infantry), aide-de-camp to the Major-General Sir Willoughby Cotton, commanding the Bengal forces in Afghanistan.