A Journal Of The First Afghan War
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A Journal Of The First Afghan War
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Author : Lady Florentia Wynch Sale
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1843
A Journal Of The First Afghan War written by Lady Florentia Wynch Sale and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1843 with History categories.
The first Afghan War of 1838-1842 witnessed one of the greatest defeats ever inflicted upon the British by an Asian enemy. This was the retreat from Kabul. On 6 January 1842, a force that with its followers numbered some 16,000 marched from Kabul under an illusory safe conduct; one week later Surgeon William Brydon rode alone into Jellalabad - apart from the few prisoners, the only British survivor. The rest, men, women, and children, lay dead along the ninety mile route, some killed by the ruthless Afghan enemy, the rest frozen to death in the snow. Of all the participants in the tragedy none has told the story better than Florentia, Lady Sale. Almost the archetype of the 'General's Lady', she was the wife of the doughty second-in-command at Kabul, Sir Robert Sale. Her journal begins in September 1841 when the whole position of the British, and the butterfly social existence they led in the Kabul cantonments, was menaced both by Afghan intrigue and by the incompetence oftheir own command. The journal ends a year later with the romantically appropriate rescue of Florentia by her own husband from nine months' captivity in Afghan hands. In the intervening period she had undergone the dangers of siege, the shame of capitulation and the horror of retreat; had witnessed battle, murder, and sudden death, had been exposed to freezing cold and burning heat, had endured the discomforts of vermin-infested lodgings and the terror of incessant earthquakes. All that humanity and nature could do to molest her was recorded with a laconic imperturbability and an occasional flash of sardonic humour.
Retreat And Retribution In Afghanistan 1842
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Author : Margaret Kekewich
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2011-06-13
Retreat And Retribution In Afghanistan 1842 written by Margaret Kekewich and has been published by Casemate Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-13 with History categories.
The blow to British pride and confidence caused by the crushing defeat of their army in Afghanistan during the winter of 1841/2 compares in its impact to the disaster in New York on 11 September 2001. The British had replaced a popular and effective monarch with a weak one in the mistaken belief that he would keep the Russians at bay. Two years later, nearly all the British and Indian soldiers in the region were killed in a popular uprising.Margaret Kekewichs perceptive new study of the conflict describes the British defeat, their reoccupation of Afghanistan in the spring of 1842, then their final withdrawal at the end of the year. Her account, which is based on the graphic diaries written by two British eyewitnesses, gives a fascinating insight into the conflict in Afghanistan 150 years ago.The story is told by, first, Lady Sale who together with over 100 women, children and soldiers was captured and imprisoned by the Afghans. The second account comes from the Reverend Allen, a young chaplain to the army that invaded Afghanistan in April 1842 to avenge British humiliation and rescue the prisoners. Both these eyewitnesses deplored the follies that had led to war and defeat and also the suffering that was inflicted on many innocent Afghans.At a time when British forces are deeply engaged in another war in Afghanistan, Margaret Kekewich offers a balanced and thought-provoking new perspective on a previous conflict in the region.
The First Afghan War
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Author : Lady Florentia Wynch Sale
language : en
Publisher: Archon
Release Date : 1969
The First Afghan War written by Lady Florentia Wynch Sale and has been published by Archon this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1969 with Afghan Wars categories.
The First Afghan War
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Author : Lady Florentia Wynch Sale
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1969
The First Afghan War written by Lady Florentia Wynch Sale and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1969 with History categories.
A Journal Of The Disasters In Afghanistan 1841 2
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Author : Lady Florentia Wynch Sale
language : en
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
Release Date : 2018-04-03
A Journal Of The Disasters In Afghanistan 1841 2 written by Lady Florentia Wynch Sale and has been published by Pickle Partners Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-04-03 with History categories.
During the First Anglo-Afghan War, Lady Florentia Sale, wife of a British army officer, Sir Robert Henry Sale, was kidnapped in 1842, along with other women and children, as well as soldiers, and detained for nine months. The group were taken hostage by Akbar Khan, following the massacre in the Khurd Karbul Pass. Amongst the hostages with Lady Sale was her youngest daughter Alexandrina, Alexandrina’s husband Lt. John Sturt, and their newborn daughter. Sturt was fatally injured by three dagger wounds to the abdomen, with Lady Sale nursed her son-in-law in his final hours. She bribed the Afghan officers into releasing them, and they were rescued by Sir Richmond Shakespear on 17 September 1842. Her courageous and defiant actions meant that she endangered herself frequently; she was shot in the wrist, with the bullet lodging there. Throughout her time as a captive, Lady Sale kept a diary, detailing the events of the ordeal. A year later, Lady Sale published her journal as A Journal of the Disasters in Afghanistan, 1841-2, which documented her experiences throughout the Afghan War, and the book received critical acclaim. An action-filled story of folly, indecision, treachery and tragedy, all the while testifying to great courage and fortitude.
A Journal Of The Disasters In Affghanistan 1841 2
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Author : Florentia Wynch Sale
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-08-01
A Journal Of The Disasters In Affghanistan 1841 2 written by Florentia Wynch Sale and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-01 with Travel categories.
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "A Journal of the Disasters in Affghanistan, 1841-2" by Florentia Wynch Sale. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
The Defence Of Kahun
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Author : Charles Reynolds Williams
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1886
The Defence Of Kahun written by Charles Reynolds Williams and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1886 with Afghan Wars categories.
A Journal Of The Disasters In Affghanistan 1841 2
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Author : Florentia Wynch Sale
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1843
A Journal Of The Disasters In Affghanistan 1841 2 written by Florentia Wynch Sale and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1843 with Afghan Wars categories.
"Lady Sale (nee Florentia Wynch) travelled with her British Army officer husband Robert Sale. During the First Anglo-Afghan War (1839-1842) she and others were kidnapped in Afghanistan. Her journal is an account of that period and details the events of the retreat from Kabul. An interesting journal of a Victorian lady published only months after her return."--Abebooks.
The Afghan War 1838 1842 From The Journal And Correspondence Of Augustus Abbott 1879
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Author : Augustus Abbott
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009-05
The Afghan War 1838 1842 From The Journal And Correspondence Of Augustus Abbott 1879 written by Augustus Abbott and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-05 with Literary Collections categories.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.
A Journal Of The Disasters In Affghanistan 1841 2
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Author : Florentia Sale
language : en
Publisher: Echo Library
Release Date : 2015-11-25
A Journal Of The Disasters In Affghanistan 1841 2 written by Florentia Sale and has been published by Echo Library this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-25 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Lady Sale travelled the world accompanying her British Army officer husband, Sir Robert Henry Sale, on his numerous postings. During the First Anglo-Afghan War she was kidnapped with many other women, children and soldiers and detained for nine months. The following year (1843) she published this journal detailing her own experiences of the ordeal and those of her fellow captives.