Diary Of A March Through Sinde And Afghanistan: With The Troops Under The Command Of William Nott (1843)

By Isaac Nicholson Allen

Book Overview

""Diary Of A March Through Sinde And Afghanistan: With The Troops Under The Command Of William Nott"" is a historical book written by Isaac Nicholson Allen. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences during the British invasion of Afghanistan in 1842. The author was a young lieutenant in the British army at the time and was part of the forces under the command of William Nott. The book is written in the form of a diary and covers the period from the author's departure from India in December 1842 to his return to India in August 1843.The book provides a vivid description of the harsh conditions faced by the British soldiers during their march through the deserts of Sinde and the mountains of Afghanistan. The author describes the battles fought by the British forces against the Afghan tribes and the difficulties faced by the soldiers in terms of supplies, transport, and communication. The book also provides insights into the political situation in Afghanistan at the time and the reasons behind the British invasion.Overall, ""Diary Of A March Through Sinde And Afghanistan: With The Troops Under The Command Of William Nott"" is a valuable historical document that provides a first-hand account of the British invasion of Afghanistan in the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in military history and the history of South Asia.And Sermons Delivered On Various Occasions During The Campaign Of 1842.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165436884
• ISBN13: 9781165436880
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 492 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"