Digitized Afghanistan Materials in English from the Arthur Paul Afghanistan Collection

Afghanistan and the Anglo-Russian dispute (1885)

Theophilus F. Rodenbough — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:36:09 PDT

An account of Russia's advance toward India, based upon the reports and experiences of Russian, German, and British officers and travellers; with a description of Afghanistan and of the military resources of the powers concerned

Included are three maps and other illustrations

Lord Curzon in India: 1898-1903 (1903)

H. Caldwell Lipsett — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:36:08 PDT

Contents:

Lord Curzon's aims -- Russia, Afghanistan and Persia -- The independent tribes -- The new frontier province -- Famine administration -- Irrigation and railways -- British rule in India -- Miscellaneous reforms -- The best viceroy since Lord Lawrence. Includes an appendix containing Lord Curzon's speech justifying the Delhi Durbar

Cabul or Afghanistan: the seat of the Anglo-Russian question (1878)

Phil Robinson — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:18:24 PDT

Anglo-Russian question, Afghanistan, the country, the Ameer and the Afghans.

A pamphlet of facts about the country, with a map of the country showing routes of advance and passes, from the Russian lines beyond the Oxus to the Persian Gulf.

Through the Khyber Pass to Sherpore Camp, Cabul: an account of temperance work among our soldiers in the Cabul Field Force (1883)

J. Gelson Gregson — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:20:44 PDT

Afghanistan and Great Britain's foreign relations, 19th century.

A personal narrative of a visit to Ghuzni, Kabul, and Afghanistan, and of a residence at the court of Dost Mohamed, with notices of Runjit Sing, Khiva, and the Russian expedition (1840)

Godfrey Thomas Vigne — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 09:40:25 PST

19th century travel and description of Afghanistan by written by Gedfrey Thomas Vigne.

The Afghan question: speeches of the Earl of Northbrook in the House of Lords, on the 5th and 10th December, 1878

Thomas George Baring Northbrook — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 13:17:44 PST

The coming struggle for India: being an account of the encroachments of Russia in Central Asia, and of the difficulties sure to arise therefrom to England. (1885)

Ármin Vámbéry — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 07:15:01 PDT

The way to Tashkend -- The conquest of the three khanates -- The material and moral victory at Geok Tepe -- From Ashkabad to Merv -- England's policy in the face of Russian conquests -- Russia's designs upon Herat -- Importance of Herat -- Russia's chances of conquering Herat -- England means of defence -- The only reasonable line of defence -- Comparison between the English and Russian civilisations in the East -- Why ought England to retain India? -- Myself and my present book

Narrative of a journey from Heraut to Khiva, Moscow, and St. Petersburgh, during the late Russian invasion of Khiva, with some account of the court of Khiva and the kingdom of Khaurism. V. 2. (1884)

James Abbott Sir — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 06:54:11 PDT

Narrative of a journey from Heraut to Khiva, Moscow, and St. Petersburgh, during the late Russian invasion of Khiva, with some account of the court of Khiva and the kingdom of Khaurism. v.1 (1884)

James Abbott Sir — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 13:24:40 PDT

19th century Afghanistan's description and travel

An account of the kingdom of Caubul, and its dependencies, in Persia, Tartary, and India (1842)

Mountstuart Elphinstone — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 05:27:54 PDT

v.1. Geographical description of Afghaunistaun. Situation and boundaries of Afghaunistaun -- Mountains of Afghaunistaun -- Rivers of Afghaunistaun -- Natural and political divisions of Afghaunistaun -- Of the climate of Afghaunistaun--rain -- Animals, vegetables, minerals of Afghaunistaun -- General account of the inhabitants of Afghaunistaun. Introduction, origin, and early history of the Afghauns -- Divisions and government of the Afghaun nation -- Marriages, condition of women, funerals, etc. -- Education, language, and literature of the Afghauns -- Religion, sects, moollahs, superstitions, etc. -- Hospitality, predatory habits, etc. -- Manners, customs, and character of the Afghauns -- Of the inhabitants of towns -- Of the great -- Trade of Caubul -- Husbandry of Caubul -- Taujiks, Hindkees, and other inhabitants of Afghaunistaun.

Lord Lytton and the Afghan war (1879)

William Joseph Eastwick — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:28:34 PDT

Diplomatic history of Afghanistan, 19th century.

The Afghan question: speech of the Earl of Northbrook, in the Guildhall, Winchester, on the 11th of November 1878 (1878?)

Thomas George Baring Northbrook — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:06:06 PDT

Speech of the Earl of Northbrook, in the Guildhall, Winchester, on the 11th of November 1878 pertaining to the Afghanistan.

British agents in Afghanistan (1879)

Owen Tudor Burne Sir — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:03:47 PDT

19th century history of Afghanistan and its relationship with Great Britain.

At the court of the Amir: a narrative (1895)

John Alfred Gray — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:14:38 PDT

On the road to Kabul -- Arrival at Kabul -- The reception -- Afghan hospitals -- Afghan dwellings -- The Kabul bazaars -- Ethics -- Afghan surgeons and physicians -- The march to Turkestan -- The Amîr -- Life in Turkestan -- The inhabitants of Afghanistan -- The birth of Prince Mahomed Omer -- The rearing of the infant Prince -- The Amîr's conversation -- The first sitting -- The Amîr as an art critic -- The levee on New Year's day -- The young Princes -- The return journey to Kabul -- The arrival in Kabul -- Life in Kabul -- The Amîr's illness -- Royal patients -- A Kabul winter -- A Kabul spring -- On leave -- The welcome to Kabul -- The cholera -- Another winter -- Adieu to Kabul -- The argument.

Afghan Frontier: the substance of a speech not delievered (1879)

George Campbell Sir — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:14:13 PDT

The situation before the war - The present situation - The history of Afghanistan - The geography of Afghanistan - The people of Afghanistan - The demand for residents - The scientific frontier - The last resort - Summary

Kabul Times (Apr - June, 1982)

Afghanistan — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:43:12 PDT

Kabul Times, April - June, 1982

Kabul Times (July - Sept., 1983)

Afghanistan — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:45:21 PDT

Kabul Times, July - September, 1983

Kabul Times (Apr - June, 1983)

Afghanistan — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 11:52:13 PDT

Kabul Times, April - June, 1983

Kabul Times (Jan. - Mar., 1983)

Afghanistan — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:45:50 PDT

Kabul Times, January - March, 1983

Kabul Times (Oct. - Dec., 1982)

Afghanistan — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:37:51 PDT

Kabul Times, October - December, 1982