Lost Among the Affghans Being the Adventures of John Campbell

""Lost Among the Affghans"" is a thrilling and captivating memoir written by John Campbell, recounting his incredible adventures and experiences while traveling through Afghanistan. The book offers a detailed account of Campbell's journey, which began in the early 1800s when he was sent on a diplomatic mission to Afghanistan.Throughout the book, Campbell shares his encounters with various tribes and leaders, including the infamous Afghan ruler, Dost Mohammed Khan. He describes the harsh and unforgiving terrain of the region, as well as the many dangers he faced, such as bandits, disease, and treacherous weather conditions.Despite the challenges he faced, Campbell's determination and resourcefulness helped him navigate through the unfamiliar territory and build strong relationships with the locals. He also provides insight into the political and cultural landscape of Afghanistan during this time, shedding light on the complex and often volatile relationships between different tribes and factions.""Lost Among the Affghans"" is a fascinating and insightful account of a bygone era, offering readers a glimpse into the lives and struggles of those who ventured into the unknown. Campbell's vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling make this book a must-read for anyone interested in history, travel, or adventure.""1862. With a portrait. John Campbell (otherwise Feringhee Bacha), narrates his adventures amongst the wild tribes of Central Asia in this simple volume. His remarkable accounts were taken down by the editor directly from his own lips. The narrative commences from the young adventurer's earliest recollections of his childhood, ere he had learned the important fact that he was not an Affghan, but of British origin, though his father's name he never heard. Contents: Found on battlefield by the Affghans; I start on my wanderings; I turn my steps towards Badukshan; I continue my journey with a friend; I wander on over the mountains of Caffristan; Kotala-koda mountain; The hotel keeper's story; The blacksmith's dinner-party; Start for Kolm; Wanderings among strange people; Battle of Cheetah; Caracol; Slave dealers' conspiracies against me; Siege of Herat; Attack from the Turkomans; The march to Meshed; and I join with eight Affghans.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.