A Personal Narrative of a Visit to Ghuzni, Kabul, and Afghanistan, and of a Residence at the Court of Dost Mohamed

With Notices of Runjit Sing, Khiva, and the Russian Expedition

By:

Godfrey Thomas Vigne

Format:

Paperback / softback

Series:

Cambridge Library Collection - Travel and Exploration in Asia

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Published in 1840, this is an important early description of travels in Afghanistan. Leaving behind a career at the Bar and a talent for first-class cricket, Godfrey Thomas Vigne (1801–63) turned to travel and spent seven years (1832–9) in the north-west of the Indian subcontinent. His Personal Narrative is a compelling account of local life, scenery and customs, enhanced by his own accomplished drawings. Perhaps the first Englishman to reach Kabul, he had several interviews with the emir, Dost Mohammad Khan (1793–1863). Vigne's account, with its insights into the resources and influential people in the region, was read keenly by players of the Great Game, as Russia and Britain vied for influence in this remote yet strategically significant area.

Release date NZ

August 16th, 2012

Author

Godfrey Thomas Vigne

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Illustrations

7 Plates, color; 1 Maps; 12 Halftones, unspecified

Pages

516

Series

Cambridge Library Collection - Travel and Exploration in Asia

Dimensions

140x216x29

ISBN-13

9781108046626

Product ID

20640501

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