Cabool

Being A Personal Narrative Of A Journey To, And Residence In That City, 1836-38

von Alexander Burnes

436 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Cabool: Being A Personal Narrative Of A Journey To, And Residence In That City, 1836-38 is a book written by Alexander Burnes, a Scottish explorer and diplomat who traveled to Afghanistan in the early 19th century. The book is a personal account of Burnes' journey to the city of Kabul (also spelled Cabool) and his two-year residence there. Burnes traveled to Kabul as part of a diplomatic mission to establish relations between the British Empire and the Afghan Emirate. The book provides a detailed description of the journey from India to Kabul, including the landscapes, people, and cultures encountered along the way. Once in Kabul, Burnes describes the city and its inhabitants, including the political and social structures of the Afghan Emirate. He also recounts his interactions with local leaders, including the Emir of Afghanistan, Dost Mohammad Khan. Cabool: Being A Personal Narrative Of A Journey To, And Residence In That City, 1836-38 provides a unique perspective on Afghanistan in the early 19th century, offering insights into the country's history, culture, and politics. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the complex relationships between Afghanistan and the British Empire during this period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Historisch, politisch, militärisch
• ISBN: 9781432660161
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.06.2007
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC