Bøger af S S Thorburn

A memoir of S. S. Thorburn's experiences as a British colonial administrator in Bannu, near the border between present-day Pakistan and Afghanistan. Thorburn writes about the geography and customs of the region, its strategic importance to the British Empire, and his interactions with the local tribes. This book offers a fascinating look at a little-known chapter of British imperial history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1876 Edition.

""Bannu Or Our Afghan Frontier"" is a book written by S. S. Thorburn that provides a detailed account of the region of Bannu, located in the North-West Frontier Province of British India. The book covers various aspects of Bannu, including its geography, history, culture, and economy. The author also delves into the political and social conditions of the region, particularly its relationship with neighboring Afghanistan. The book describes the various tribes that inhabit the area, their customs, and their interactions with the British colonial administration. Thorburn also provides a detailed account of the military campaigns that took place in the region during the 19th and early 20th centuries, including the various conflicts with the tribes and the Afghan government. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the North-West Frontier Province and the wider region of South Asia.1876. This is an account of the District of Bannu, its people and their rulers, past and present. Contents: Geographical. Bannu and its Environs; Social Life, Customs, Beliefs and Superstitions of the Peasantry; and The Same Proverbs in Pashto.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.

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