The Making Of A Frontier

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Documenting a five-year journey through the Gilgit, Hunza, Nagar, Chitral, and Eastern Hindu-Kush regions, this travelogue captures the geography, history, and culture of present-day Pakistan during the British colonial era. Algernon Durand, a British political officer, shares his adventures and interactions with local communities while striving to establish British influence. First published in 1899, this facsimile reprint serves as a significant resource for those interested in the historical context of the region and colonial South Asia.