The Making Of A Frontier: Five Years' Experiences And Adventures In Gilgit, Hunza, Nagar, Chitral, And The Eastern Hindu-Kush (1899)

The Making Of A Frontier is a book written by Algernon George Arnold Durand, which describes his five years' experiences and adventures in the regions of Gilgit, Hunza, Nagar, Chitral, and the Eastern Hindu-Kush. The book is set in the late 19th century, during the British colonial era, when these regions were still largely unexplored and considered to be a part of the ""Great Game"" between the British and Russian empires.The author was a British colonial officer who was posted in these regions to establish British control over them and to maintain peace and order. He describes his travels through the rugged and mountainous terrain, his encounters with the local people, their customs and traditions, and the challenges he faced in his mission.The book provides a detailed account of the topography, flora, and fauna of the region, as well as the history and culture of the local people. It also sheds light on the political and strategic importance of these regions, which were considered to be a buffer zone between the British and Russian empires.The Making Of A Frontier is a valuable source of information for historians, geographers, and anyone interested in the history and culture of these regions. It is also a fascinating read for adventure enthusiasts, who will be captivated by the author's tales of exploration and adventure in one of the most remote and challenging regions of the world.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.