Charles Masson of Afghanistan Tapa dura - 2006

Bangkok: Orchid Press, 2002. Masson was one of the most courageous and resourceful early British explorers in Central Asia, wandering over the Punjab, Baluchistan and Afghanistan between 1827 and 1840, usually alone and on foot. During his lengthy sojourn in Kabul, he collected a vast number of coins which revealed previously unknown Graeco-Bactrian and Kushan monarchs, excavated a significant number of ancient Buddhist monuments, and became a reluctant participant in the Great Game. Masson developed a great affection for and rapport with Afghans at every level of society. His descriptions of factional fighting and intrigues in Afghan society are remarkable in their similarity to descriptions of conditions within this fragmented country today. No. 3 on William Dalrymple's list of "Top 10 on Afghanistan". 200 pp., 5 colour and 9 b&w plates, 3 maps, bibliography, index.. Second edition. Hard Cover. New/new. 21 x 15 cm..

Orchid Press, 2006. Hardcover. As New/Fine. 2nd edition hardcover is like new. The dust jacket is like new except for some sun-fading on and near the spine. No marks or names inside.

Bangkok: Orchid Press, 2002. Hardback. Very Good/Very Good. Second edition hardback, 2002, with unclipped jacket. In overall very good used condition with only slight signs of age, handling and storage - dust jacket a touch faded to spine and edges; boards clean and crisp. Binding tight and appears little read. Internally clean, no annotation or inscriptions; text and illustrations bright and clear throughout. Not an old library book.

Orchid Press. New. 2006. HARDCOVER. 9745240206 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- HARDCOVER. 184 pages; 18 illustrations including 5 in color. Description: "Charles Masson was one of the most remarkable of British explorers, who wandered over the Punjab, Baluchistan and Afghanistan, between 1827 and 1840, usually alone and on foot. This is his detailed observations of political intrigues, factional strife and social divides among the Afghan population retain significant relevance today, in our attempts to understand this complex and fractious society." -- with a bonus offer-- .