Among the Wild Tribes of the Afghan Frontier: A Record of Sixteen Years Close

Description: This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the Afghan tribes on the North-West Frontier of India in the early 20th century. The author, a medical missionary, lived and worked among these people for sixteen years, providing healthcare and witnessing their unique culture, traditions, and societal structures. Through his experiences, the author sheds light on the paradoxical nature of Afghan society, where courage and treachery, hospitality and thievery, coexist. The reader learns about their customs, beliefs, and daily life, including their complex system of blood feuds, their reverence for saints and shrines, and their unique perspective on honor and shame. The book delves into the deep-rooted beliefs and practices that shape Afghan life, including their traditions surrounding burial, the use of charms and amulets, and the role of religious figures. The author's intimate knowledge of the Afghan people, gained through years of close contact and observation, offers a nuanced and deeply human portrayal of these tribes, revealing them as more than just fierce warriors. This book provides a rare and valuable insight into the Afghan world as it existed before the tumultuous events of the 20th century, offering a compelling historical and anthropological perspective on a region of great importance. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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Original Language: English

Country/Region of Manufacture: America

Narrative Type: Nonfiction

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Book Title: Among the Wild Tribes of the Afghan Frontier : A Record of Sixteen Years Close, Intercourse with the Natives of the Indian Marches (Classic Reprint)

Number of Pages: 370 Pages

Language: English

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Topic: General

Publication Year: 2015

Item Height: 0.8 in

Illustrator: Yes

Genre: Biography & Autobiography, History

Item Weight: 17.5 Oz

Item Length: 9 in

Author: Theodore Leighton Pennell

Item Width: 6 in

Format: Trade Paperback