A Journal of the Disasters in Affghanistan, 1841-2

By Florentia Wynch Sale

"A Journal of the Disasters in Affghanistan, 1841-2" offers a firsthand account of one of the British Empire's most devastating military campaigns. Florentia Sale's personal narrative plunges readers into the heart of the First Afghan War, providing a visceral and immediate perspective on the conflict.

This historical document chronicles the tumultuous events in Afghanistan during 1841 and 1842, detailing the experiences of those caught in the crossfire of imperial ambition and Afghan resistance. Sale's journal provides invaluable insight into the day-to-day realities of life during wartime. Her detailed observations shed light on the challenges faced by the British in India and Afghanistan.

This meticulously prepared print edition presents a compelling and enduring story from a pivotal moment in military history. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the Afghan War, the history of the British Empire, and the personal narratives that shaped our understanding of the past.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1023191431
• ISBN13: 9781023191432
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Anson Street Press
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"