02624cam a22003853u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000520011324501360016526400510030130000470035233600260039933700260042533800360045150000310048750801180051852011760063653400450181265300120185765300300186965300460189965300430194565300500198865300130203865300660205165300610211785600430217899900170222132231UtSlPG20260610133732.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDS1 aPennell, T. L.q(Theodore Leighton),d1867-191210aAmong the Wild Tribes of the Afghan Frontier :bA Record of Sixteen Years' Close Intercourse with the Natives of the Indian Marches 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-05-03  aProduced by Steven Gibbs, Jeroen Hellingman and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAfghans  aMissions -- Asia, Central  aPunjab (India) -- Social life and customs  aAfghanistan -- Social life and customs  aPennell, T. L. (Theodore Leighton), 1867-1912  aPushtuns  aMissions, Medical -- Pakistan -- North-West Frontier Province  aKhyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan) -- Social life and customs40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32231  c73077d73077