Lost Among the Affghans is a book that tells the story of John Campbell's adventures in Afghanistan. This is the large print edition of the book. John Campbell was a British soldier who was sent to Afghanistan in the early 1800s. He was part of a mission to negotiate with the local tribes and establish friendly relations. However, things did not go as planned, and Campbell found himself lost and alone in the Afghan wilderness. He had to rely on his wits and survival skills to make it back to safety. The book is a gripping tale of adventure, danger, and survival in a hostile environment. It provides a fascinating insight into the history of Afghanistan and the challenges faced by those who ventured into this remote and dangerous land. The large print edition makes it easy to read for those who have difficulty with small print. Overall, Lost Among the Affghans is a must-read for anyone interested in adventure, history, and the human spirit.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1862. With a portrait. John Campbell (otherwise Feringhee Bacha), narrates his adventures amongst the wild tribes of Central Asia in this simple volume. His remarkable accounts were taken down by the editor directly from his own lips. The narrative commences from the young adventurer's earliest recollections of his childhood, ere he had learned the important fact that he was not an Affghan, but of British origin, though his father's name he never heard. Contents: Found on battlefield by the Affghans; I start on my wanderings; I turn my steps towards Badukshan; I continue my journey with a friend; I wander on over the mountains of Caffristan; Kotala-koda mountain; The hotel keeper's story; The blacksmith's dinner-party; Start for Kolm; Wanderings among strange people; Battle of Cheetah; Caracol; Slave dealers' conspiracies against me; Siege of Herat; Attack from the Turkomans; The march to Meshed; and I join with eight Affghans.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.