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THE FRONTIERS OF BALUCHISTAN: TRAVELS ON THE BORDERS OF PERSIA AND AFGHANISTAN

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9798345023371
Kitabee Pakistan
N/A
2026
348 pages
Paperback
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1,795.00

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Journey into the rugged and fascinating frontier lands where Baluchistan meets Persia and Afghanistan. At the turn of the twentieth century, these borderlands remained among the least familiar parts of the region, marked by dramatic landscapes, remote settlements, tribal territories, and important routes connecting South and Central Asia. This travel account captures the character of these frontier regions through firsthand observation and detailed description.

The narrative takes readers across difficult terrain, tracing journeys through mountains, valleys, deserts, and isolated communities. Along the way, it records geographical features, local customs, settlements, routes, and the everyday realities of life along the frontier. These observations provide a vivid picture of a landscape where geography and politics were closely intertwined.

Beyond its value as a travel narrative, the work offers an important historical record of the borders of Persia and Afghanistan and their relationship with British India. The observations reveal the strategic importance of the frontier, the diversity of its peoples, and the challenges faced by travellers and administrators seeking to understand this vast and complex region.

Published by Kitabee, this edition will appeal to readers interested in Baluchistan, Persia, Afghanistan, exploration, historical geography, and the history of the north-western frontier. Rich in firsthand detail and descriptive insight, it transports readers into a remarkable landscape of the past and preserves a valuable record of a region where cultures, empires, and frontiers converged.

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THE FRONTIERS OF BALUCHISTAN: TRAVELS ON THE BORDERS OF PERSIA AND AFGHANISTAN

Description

Journey into the rugged and fascinating frontier lands where Baluchistan meets Persia and Afghanistan. At the turn of the twentieth century, these borderlands remained among the least familiar parts of the region, marked by dramatic landscapes, remote settlements, tribal territories, and important routes connecting South and Central Asia. This travel account captures the character of these frontier regions through firsthand observation and detailed description.

The narrative takes readers across difficult terrain, tracing journeys through mountains, valleys, deserts, and isolated communities. Along the way, it records geographical features, local customs, settlements, routes, and the everyday realities of life along the frontier. These observations provide a vivid picture of a landscape where geography and politics were closely intertwined.

Beyond its value as a travel narrative, the work offers an important historical record of the borders of Persia and Afghanistan and their relationship with British India. The observations reveal the strategic importance of the frontier, the diversity of its peoples, and the challenges faced by travellers and administrators seeking to understand this vast and complex region.

Published by Kitabee, this edition will appeal to readers interested in Baluchistan, Persia, Afghanistan, exploration, historical geography, and the history of the north-western frontier. Rich in firsthand detail and descriptive insight, it transports readers into a remarkable landscape of the past and preserves a valuable record of a region where cultures, empires, and frontiers converged.

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