A Journal of the Disasters in Affghanistan, 1841-2

An eyewitness journal by a resident of the British cantonments traces the collapse of the occupation in Afghanistan (1841–42), recording local revolts, the breakdown of command, failed relief efforts, and the hazardous withdrawal through mountain passes. Entries describe skirmishes, sieges, terms and negotiations with Afghan chiefs, the destruction of the rear column, and the long captivity and suffering of survivors and civilians, interwoven with official correspondence and reports. The volume is supplemented with maps, an appendix, and a glossary of Persian and Hindustani terms to explain places, ranks, and customs encountered.