In a Land Far from Home: A John Murray Journey
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In a Land Far from Home: A John Murray Journey

In a Land Far from Home: A John Murray Journey

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Syed Mujtaba Ali (Author)  

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WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY TARAN KHAN, author of Shadow City TRANSLATED FROM BENGALI BY NAZES AFROZ An intrepid traveller and true cosmopolitan, legendary Bengali writer Syed Mujtaba Ali spent a year and a half teaching in Kabul from 1927 to 1929. Curious to explore Afghan society, Mujtaba Ali had access to a cross-section of Kabul's population, and in In a Land Far from Home he chronicles his experiences with a keen eye and a wicked sense of humour. Mujtaba Ali's travels coincided with a critical point in Afghanistan's history: when the reformist King Amanullah tried to steer his country towards modernity by encouraging education for girls and giving them the choice of removing the burqa. Branded a 'kafir', Amanullah was overthrown by the bandit leader Bacha-e-Saqao. With striking parallels to twenty-first century events in the region, In a Land Far From Home is the only first-hand account of this tumultuous period by a non-Afghan. Providing a unique perspective, Mujtaba Ali's fascinating account is brought to life by contact with a colourful cast of characters at all levels of society -- from the garrulous Pathan Dost Muhammed and the gentle Russian giant Bolshov, to his servant, Abdur Rahman and his partner in tennis, the Crown Prince Enayatullah.
  • Contributor: Syed Mujtaba Ali
  • Imprint: John Murray Publishers Ltd
  • ISBN13: 9781399802505
  • Number of Pages: 336
  • Packaged Dimensions: 126x196x28mm
  • Packaged Weight: 280
  • Format: Paperback
  • Publisher: John Murray Press
  • Release Date: 2022-07-07
  • Binding: Paperback / softback

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