The Military Operations at Cabul,

Second Edition of a classic account, which "traces the evacuation of Kabul by the British and their subsequently disastrous attempt to retreat to India... Seriously wounded, Eyre, his wife, and child were taken prisoners by Mahmoud Akbar Khan for over eight months and were not released until September 1842 and the approach of General Pollock's forces." (Riddick).

8vo. Original green embossed cloth, title gilt to spine, block of Afghans in a sangar to the upper board. Folding map. Marginally browned, a little cocked, spine sunned and chipped head and tail, a very good copy.