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Bannu: Or Our Afghan Frontier (1876)

Bannu: Or Our Afghan Frontier (1876)

Thorburn, Septimus Smet

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Travel WritingFiction AnthologiesWorld War I

ISBN10: 1160313237
ISBN13: 9781160313230
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Feb 22 2010
Pages: 486
Weight: 1.42
Height: 0.98 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Bannu: Or Our Afghan Frontier is a book written by Septimus Smet Thorburn in 1876. The book provides a detailed account of the author's experiences and observations during his time in Bannu, a town located on the border between British India and Afghanistan. Thorburn describes the geography, climate, and people of Bannu, as well as their customs and traditions. He also discusses the political and military situation in the region, including the ongoing conflicts between British forces and Afghan tribes. The author's firsthand accounts of his interactions with local tribesmen, soldiers, and government officials provide valuable insights into the complexities of colonial rule and the challenges of maintaining control over a volatile frontier region. Overall, Bannu: Or Our Afghan Frontier is a fascinating historical document that offers a unique perspective on a critical period in British colonial history. It remains a valuable resource for scholars and students of South Asian and Middle Eastern history.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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