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Hardcover. Condizione: Good. 1st edition. Boards are clean. Content is clean with light toning. Good DJ with some tears, light toning/fading and marks.

Condizione: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condizione: New. Military Operations at Cabul: Which ended in the Retreat and Destruction of the British Army in January 1842With a Journal of Imprisonment in Afghanis. Book.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New. SB,426 pp, Plan of the Cantonment , 2002 N&MP Reprint of 1843 Revised EditionPublished Price £14.95 This is the story of the catastrophe which befell the British and Indian troops and civilians in Kabul in 1842, and during the retreat from the city in the Afghan Wars. The only survivor to reach Jellalabad was a Dr Brydon, the subject of a well-known painting. The only British battalion involved was the 44th Foot (later the Essex) together with a troop of horse artillery. The rest were from the Bengal Army, including the author, an officer of the Bengal Artillery serving on the staff. Eyre refers to "the utter destruction of a force consisting of 5,000 fighting men and upwards of 12,000 camp-followers." The appendix lists just over a hundred British officers who died, giving date and place of death and their regiments. The last hundred pages of the book contain an account of the author's imprisonment in an Afghan jail. This eye-witness account of the debacle is both remarkable in itself, and highly topical given current events in Afghanistan. Book.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Book Club Edition. original cloth hardcover, 330 pages, very good in sunned on the spine very good unclipped dustwrapper. We are a real bookshop with real books situated in and shipping from the United Kingdom. Shelf 265.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

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Condizione: New. pp. 160.

Condizione: New. pp. 160.

Condizione: New. pp. 160.

Condizione: New. HB,426 pp, Plan of the Cantonment , 2002 N&MP Reprint of 1843 Revised Edition This is the story of the catastrophe which befell the British and Indian troops and civilians in Kabul in 1842, and during the retreat from the city in the Afghan Wars. The only survivor to reach Jellalabad was a Dr Brydon, the subject of a well-known painting. The only British battalion involved was the 44th Foot (later the Essex) together with a troop of horse artillery. The rest were from the Bengal Army, including the author, an officer of the Bengal Artillery serving on the staff. Eyre refers to "the utter destruction of a force consisting of 5,000 fighting men and upwards of 12,000 camp-followers." The appendix lists just over a hundred British officers who died, giving date and place of death and their regiments. The last hundred pages of the book contain an account of the author's imprisonment in an Afghan jail. This eye-witness account of the debacle is both remarkable in itself, and highly topical given current events in Afghanistan. Book.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. Reprint. Reprint 1976 of the original edition published in 1843 fine hardback in a near fine dust wrapper, corners and edges lightly rubbed. No inscription. Price clipped. 330 pages. Appendix. Endpaper Maps. Line Drawings. An account of the military operations in Cabul, which ended in the retreat and destruction of the British Army, January 1842. With a journal of imprisonment in Afghanistan.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Language: English. About The Book: "The Internal State of Afghanistan in 1841" recounts the rebellion against British forces, beginning with Eastern Giljyes' resistance and disaffection in Kohistan. General Sale's march from Cabul to India faces attacks, sparking fierce battles. The narrative critiques government complacency, detailing rebellions, officer murders, and defense failures. It chronicles conflicts, retreats, and negotiations, culminating tragically in the annihilation of the British force. About The Author: Major-General Sir Vincent Eyre KCSI CB (18111881) served in the Indian Army. He commanded artillery in Gwalior and played a role in relieving the Siege of Arrah and the Relief of Lucknow during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Eyre founded Esapóre in 1857 and later served on a commission considering army amalgamation. The Title 'The Military Operations at Cabul: Which Ended in the Retreat and Destruction of the British Army, January 1842 with a Journal of Imprisonment in Affghanistan written/authored/edited by Lieut. Vincent Eyre', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362088093 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 364 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 364.…

Hardcover. Condizione: New. Language: English. About The Book: "The Internal State of Afghanistan in 1841" recounts the rebellion against British forces, beginning with Eastern Giljyes' resistance and disaffection in Kohistan. General Sale's march from Cabul to India faces attacks, sparking fierce battles. The narrative critiques government complacency, detailing rebellions, officer murders, and defense failures. It chronicles conflicts, retreats, and negotiations, culminating tragically in the annihilation of the British force. About The Author: Major-General Sir Vincent Eyre KCSI CB (18111881) served in the Indian Army. He commanded artillery in Gwalior and played a role in relieving the Siege of Arrah and the Relief of Lucknow during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Eyre founded Esapóre in 1857 and later served on a commission considering army amalgamation. The Title 'The Military Operations at Cabul: Which Ended in the Retreat and Destruction of the British Army, January 1842 with a Journal of Imprisonment in Affghanistan written/authored/edited by Lieut. Vincent Eyre', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362088475 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 364 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 364.…

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Very good hardback copy in very good dustjacket. Originally published in 1843. xxvi, 330pp. Book.

Condizione: New.

80 pp. 8vo, rebound in library-style black cloth. Tiny (about 1/4" x 1/2") institutional perforation at center of title page and at rear of text; tight and sound and otherwise unmarked. Text in double columns.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Orange cloth covered boards with gilt lettering to spine, dustjacket is not clipped and has minimal edgewear for its age.No inscriptions or other markings, appears unread.

8vo., First Edition thus, with frontispiece and endpaper maps; red cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. Much-needed reissue of the original edition of 1843.

Gebunden. Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. Third Edition. 328p octavo, foldout map,Inner hinges cracked, covers hanging on. Chipped at the spine heads. A rough copy in the original green decorated cloth, spine sunned cocked. Bookplate.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This is the story of the catastrophe which befell the British and Indian troops and civilians in Kabul in 1842, and during the retreat from the city in the Afghan Wars. The only survivor to reach Jellalabad was a Dr Brydon, the subject of a well-known painting. The only British battalion involved was the 44th Foot (later the Essex) together with a troop of horse artillery. The rest were from the Bengal Army, including the author, an officer of the Bengal Artillery serving on the staff. Eyre refers to 'the utter destruction of a force consisting of 5,000 fighting men and upwards of 12,000 camp-followers.' The appendix lists just over a hundred British officers who died, giving date and place of death and their regiments. The last hundred pages of the book contain an account of the author's imprisonment in an Afghan jail. This eye-witness account of the debacle is both remarkable in itself, and highly topical given current events in Afghanistan.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Language: English. About The Book: Journal of Imprisonment in Afghanistan by Lieutenant Vincent Eyre is a firsthand account of his capture during the First Anglo-Afghan War in 1842. Eyre, along with his family, was held captive by Afghan forces under Akbar Khan for nearly nine months. During this period, he meticulously recorded daily experiences, hardships, and interactions with fellow prisoners, blending personal reflection with military observations. The journal includes sketches of prisoners and Afghan life, providing a vivid visual record. Eyre's narrative offers insight into the challenges of captivity, the resilience of the human spirit, and the broader context of British military operations in Afghanistan. About The Author: Major-General Sir Vincent Eyre (18111881) was a British Indian Army officer who served in India and Afghanistan. Educated at Norwich School and Addiscombe Military Seminary, he joined the Bengal Artillery in 1828. Captured during the First Anglo-Afghan War, he documented his nine-month captivity in Military Operations at Cabul (1842). Eyre later participated in the Relief of Arrah and Lucknow during the 1857 Rebellion, founded a colony for destitute Portuguese families, and helped merge Presidency armies with the British Army. He was knighted KCSI in 1867 and later organized Red Cross services in France before dying in Aix-les-Bains. The Title 'Journal of imprisonment in Affghanistan Continued and concluded written/authored/edited by Lieut. Vincent Eyre', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789374938034 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 160 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 160.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. 2nd Edition. Second Edition, xx + 330 + (iv), folding plan, hardcover, 8vo, bound in green embossed cloth, gilt motif of three Afghan men on the front board, gilt lettered, portion of title page is lacking where previous owner's name was written and has been cut out o/w good condition, Provenance: two bookseller labels: John Smith of Glasgow, Arthur Probsthain of London, John Murray , London, 1843. * Eyre was captured and held hostage for nearly nine months by Akbar Khan in 1842.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Like New. LIKE NEW. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condizione: New. Language: English. About The Book: Journal of Imprisonment in Afghanistan by Lieutenant Vincent Eyre is a firsthand account of his capture during the First Anglo-Afghan War in 1842. Eyre, along with his family, was held captive by Afghan forces under Akbar Khan for nearly nine months. During this period, he meticulously recorded daily experiences, hardships, and interactions with fellow prisoners, blending personal reflection with military observations. The journal includes sketches of prisoners and Afghan life, providing a vivid visual record. Eyre's narrative offers insight into the challenges of captivity, the resilience of the human spirit, and the broader context of British military operations in Afghanistan. About The Author: Major-General Sir Vincent Eyre (18111881) was a British Indian Army officer who served in India and Afghanistan. Educated at Norwich School and Addiscombe Military Seminary, he joined the Bengal Artillery in 1828. Captured during the First Anglo-Afghan War, he documented his nine-month captivity in Military Operations at Cabul (1842). Eyre later participated in the Relief of Arrah and Lucknow during the 1857 Rebellion, founded a colony for destitute Portuguese families, and helped merge Presidency armies with the British Army. He was knighted KCSI in 1867 and later organized Red Cross services in France before dying in Aix-les-Bains. The Title 'Journal of imprisonment in Affghanistan Continued and concluded written/authored/edited by Lieut. Vincent Eyre', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789374934173 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 160 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 160.…