The present Edition of the -History of the War in Afghanistan- is a reproduction of the three-volumed Edition of 1857, which was thoroughly revised, and much improved by the kindly aid of many of the chief actors in the scenes described. I do not think that I can make it any better. Only one alleged error has been brought to my notice since the last Edition was published. It is stated, in Chapter IV., page 55, that -Mr. Harford Jones, a civil servant of the Company, who was made a Baronet for the occasion, was deputed to Teheran to negotiate with the Ministers of the Shah.- This was first...
The present Edition of the -History of the War in Afghanistan- is a reproduction of the three-volumed Edition of 1857, which was thoroughly revised, a...