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Where empire met the unknown, stories unfolded. North-West Frontier Province is a vivid historical travel narrative, plunging readers into the raw edge of colonial India at the dawn of the twentieth century. Against the dramatic backdrop of the British Raj era, this classic work captures the intrigue and peril of the north-west frontier region-where British officers, explorers, and local inhabitants shaped the destiny of a borderland both wild and fiercely contested. More than a mere account of colonial India exploration, this volume immerses you in the sights, sounds, and tensions of early…mehr

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Where empire met the unknown, stories unfolded. North-West Frontier Province is a vivid historical travel narrative, plunging readers into the raw edge of colonial India at the dawn of the twentieth century. Against the dramatic backdrop of the British Raj era, this classic work captures the intrigue and peril of the north-west frontier region-where British officers, explorers, and local inhabitants shaped the destiny of a borderland both wild and fiercely contested. More than a mere account of colonial India exploration, this volume immerses you in the sights, sounds, and tensions of early 1900s India. The anonymous author's keen observations evoke the spirit of frontier life stories, offering rare insights for history enthusiasts, academic researchers, and lovers of early 20th century literature alike. Echoes of Rudyard Kipling's influence resonate throughout, as the narrative bridges personal experience with the broader sweep of British colonial history. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. North-West Frontier Province stands as both a cultural treasure and a window into the complexities of British India accounts, inviting discovery for a new generation.
Autorenporträt
The author of the "Gesta Romanorum," an anonymous cleric from late 13th or early 14th century England or Germany, masterfully compiled this timeless anthology. Their work, blending moralistic tales with historical and mythological elements, reflects the deep Christian ethos of the medieval era. Though their identity remains a mystery, their influence endures in the rich narrative tradition they helped shape, impacting generations of storytellers and readers alike.