Afghanistan and the Anglo-Russian Dispute, page 1 by Theo F. Rodenbough
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LERS; WITH A DESCRIPTION OF AFGHANISTAN AND OF THE MILITARY RESOURCES OF THE POWERS CONCERNED
[Illustration: Afghanistan: England versus Russia]
[Illustration: The Ruler of Afghanistan, Abdurrahman Khan, Ameer of Kabul]
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WITH THREE MAPS AND OTHER ILLUSTRATIONS
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CONTENTS.
I. THROUGH THE GATES OF ASIA
II. ON THE THRESHOLD OF INDIA
III. THE BRITISH FORCES AND ROUTES
IV. THE RUSSIAN FORCES AND APPROACHES
V. REVIEW OF THE MILITARY SITUATION LIST OF AUTHORITIES INDEX
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.
MAPS.
Afghanistan and the Surrounding Territories (Drawn for this Work and Corrected by the Latest Military Surveys--end of vol.)
The Asiatic Territories Absorbed by Russia During the Past Two Centuries, with the Dates of the Various Annexations
The Russian Lines of Advance from their Base of Supplies
CUTS.
Abdurrahman Khan, Ameer of Kabul (Frontispiece)
Mahaz Khan (A Tajik), Khan of Pest Bolak Jehandad (Lohanir), from Ghazni
Wullie Mohammed, a Dahzungi Hazara Pozai Khan, a Shinwarri (Musician)
Khan Baz, a Khumbhur Khel Afreedi Tooro Baz, a Kookie Khel Afreedi
Zool Kuddar, an Adam Khel Afreedi Mousa, a Kizilbash, Born in Peshawur
The City of Kandahar, Afghanistan
Castle of Zohak, First March from Bamian, Irak Road to Kabul
An Afghan Post-Chaise; Going to the Front
Gate of the Bazaar at Kabul
Major-General, Sir F. S. Roberts, V.C., K.C.B.
Khelat-i-Ghilzi, between Kandahar and Ghazni
Elephant with Artillery; on the Road to Ali Musjid
Detail of Elephant Saddle
Noah's Valley, Kunar River
Watch Tower in the Khaiber Pass
Fort of Ali Musjid, from the Heights above Lala Cheena, in the Khaiber Pass
Fort of Dakka, on the Kabul River
The Ishbola Tepe, Khaiber Pass
Entrance to the Bolan Pass, from Dadur
Entrance to the Khojak Pass, from Pishin, on the Road to Kandahar