At the Court of the Amîr: A Narrative by John Alfred Gray
QR code
"At the Court of the Amîr: A Narrative" by John Alfred Gray is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative details the author's personal experiences and observations as he travels to Kabul to serve under the Amîr of Afghanistan, during a time of significant change in the region. The book likely explores the dynamics of Afghan society, the author's interactions with key figures, and the contrasts between European
and Afghan cultures. The beginning of the narrative introduces the reader to Gray's journey from Peshawur to Kabul, accompanied by fellow engineers on their way to serve under the Amîr. He outlines the treacherous reputation of Afghanistan, emphasizing the dangers associated with the local tribes, particularly the Pathans. Gray describes his preparations, including the donning of an Afghan turban and the challenges faced during the journey through the scenic yet perilous Khyber Pass. The early chapters establish both the historical context of Afghanistan at that time and the author's trepidation, while painting a vivid picture of the landscape and its inhabitants, setting the stage for further exploration of life at the Amîr’s court. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Gray, John Alfred |
|---|---|
| Title | At the Court of the Amîr: A Narrative |
| Credits |
Produced by Henry Flower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | 'Abd al-Rahman Khan, Amir of Afghanistan, -1901 |
| Subject | Afghanistan -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44395 |
| Release Date | Dec 9, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 763 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!