Taylor, William. — SCENES AND ADVENTURES IN AFFGHANISTAN.

T.C. Newby 1842. 1st Ed. Sm. 8vo. [x] + 239pp. + [x]. From the Library of Professor Malcolm Yapp, marginal browning, some creasing and some pages carelessly opened, ex.-libris ‘Frederick Symonds MA Magd Coll. Oxon’, some adhesion stains and loss to pastedown due to large label removal, original gilt lettered blind embossed green cloth, corners sl. bumped, cockled, gilt lettered spine chipped with a split across tail. Very scarce.William Taylor was a Troop Sergeant-Major in the 4th Light Dragoons known for writing a detailed account of his experiences during the First Anglo-Afghan War. He delivers a vivid and immersive account of his experiences during the tumultuous period of British intervention in Afghanistan. Richly detailed, the narrative combines a mix of travelogue and military history, allowing readers to engage with the landscapes and cultures that defined this critical geopolitical context. Offering both firsthand accounts and reflections that shed light on the complexities of imperial ambition and the profound impacts on local societies.