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100 1 _aGray, John Alfred
245 1 0 _aAt the Court of the Amîr: A Narrative
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-12-09
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _a'Abd al-Rahman Khan, Amir of Afghanistan, -1901
653 _aAfghanistan -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44395
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