A Record of Sixteen Years' Close Intercourse with the Natives of the Indian Marches Pennell, T. L. (Theodore Leighton) 1867-1912 creator text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Among the Wild Tribes of the Afghan Frontier" by T. L. Pennell is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's experiences as a medical missionary on the North-West Frontier of India over a span of sixteen years. It delves into the dynamics of the Afghan and Pathan tribes, providing insights into their customs, conflicts, and the profound impact of medical missions on their lives. The opening of the book presents a vivid portrayal of Afghan character, illustrating its complex contradictions, such as bravery mixed with treachery, and deep-rooted concepts of honor. It recounts personal anecdotes, including a case of blood revenge by a sister who avenges her brother's murder, highlighting the prevailing vendetta culture. Pennell sets the stage for exploring the themes of honor, justice, and conflict while establishing his voice as an observer and participant in the lives of these tribes. Through his narrative, the reader is invited to understand the rich cultural tapestry and moral dilemmas faced by both the tribes and those like him who attempt to engage with them. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2010-05-03 Produced by Steven Gibbs, Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ Original publication data not identified Afghans Missions -- Asia, Central Punjab (India) -- Social life and customs Afghanistan -- Social life and customs Pennell, T. L. (Theodore Leighton), 1867-1912 Pushtuns Missions, Medical -- Pakistan -- North-West Frontier Province Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan) -- Social life and customs DS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32231 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32231 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133732.0 32231