EDWARDES (Major H.B., CB)
A Year on the Punjab Frontier in 1848-49.
Reprint of 1851 1st Ed., 2 Vols., xi+608 & 511pp., b/w frontis. in Vol. I, col. frontis. in Vol. II, 5 plates, fldg. map, 2 plans, facsimile letter. Lahore: Printed Under the Authority of the Govt. of West Pakistan.
1963
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Classic work on a very turbulent era in Anglo-Indian frontier history: Edwardes, then just 30 years old, commanded a large irregular force in a successful campaign against Mulraj & his rebels, defeating them in the field & holding on until the arrival of Gen. Whish who completed the operations with the capture of Multan. Good quality organised by the Govt. of West Pakistan, orig. red cloth, gilt, VG thoroughout & rare in any edition. This version includes the complete original text, fldg. map, plans, &c. See illustration on our website.
£145
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