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100 1 _aWylly, H. C.
_q(Harold Carmichael),
_d1858-1932
245 1 0 _aFrom the Black Mountain to Waziristan :
_bBeing an account of the border countries and the more turbulent of the tribes controlled by the north-west frontier province, and of our military relations with them in the past
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-01-11
508 _aProduced by Richard Tonsing, Brian Coe, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"From the Black Mountain to Waziristan" by H. C. Wylly is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the turbulent history of the tribes residing along the North-West Frontier Province of India and the military engagements involving British forces in this challenging terrain. It likely seeks to provide a comprehensive look at both the culture and military conflicts with the various tribes in the region, highlighting the complexities of these interactions over time. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the geographical and social landscape of the North-West Frontier, specifically focusing on the Pathan tribes that inhabit the area. Wylly reflects on the lack of available literature on these tribes and the ignorance of British officers regarding the cultural nuances and conflicts of the Pathans prior to military expeditions. He outlines the various clans, their territorial disputes, and longstanding blood feuds, emphasizing the rugged terrain that complicates relations and military engagements. Additionally, Wylly sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the tribes, their customs, and the historical context of military operations against them, underscoring the importance of understanding this region for effective military strategy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEthnology -- Pakistan -- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
653 _aKhyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan) -- History, Military
700 1 _aSmith-Dorrien, Horace,
_d1858-1930
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61144
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