G. A. Henty

To Herat and Cabul - a Story of the First Afghan War G. A. Henty

This early works on 'To Herat and Cabul, A story of the First Afghan War', is a comprehensive and informative look at the subject. Chapters include; Alone in the world, An Unexpected Meeting, The Siege of Herat, A Sturdy defence, In Candahar, An Escape, In The Service, The Advance, Just in time, A Mission, A Dangerous Journey, Troubles thicken, The murder of Sir A Burnes, A Series of Blunders, A Doomed Army, Annihilation of the Army, Jellalabad, The Advance on Cabul and The British Captives.... Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.