02339cam a22003133u 4500 44395 UtSlPG 20260610134023.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS Gray, John Alfred At the Court of the Amîr: A Narrative Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-12-09 Produced by Henry Flower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "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.) Original publication data not identified 'Abd al-Rahman Khan, Amir of Afghanistan, -1901 Afghanistan -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44395 85234 85234