With Kelly To Chitral (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169221208)

With Kelly To Chitral is a non-fiction book written by William George Laurence Beynon. The book chronicles the author's experiences as a member of the British military expedition to Chitral in 1895. The expedition was mounted to relieve British soldiers who were besieged in the Chitral Fort by local tribesmen. The book provides a detailed account of the journey from Peshawar to Chitral, including descriptions of the terrain, weather, and encounters with local people. The author also provides insights into the military tactics and strategies employed by the British forces during the expedition. Beynon's personal experiences during the expedition, including his interactions with fellow soldiers and local people, are also detailed in the book. The author's admiration for his commanding officer, Colonel Kelly, is a recurring theme throughout the book. With Kelly To Chitral is a valuable historical document that provides a first-hand account of a significant event in British military history. The book is also an interesting read for those interested in the culture and geography of the region.The next day a fatigue party was sent out to Chokalwat to destroy the enemy's sangars, and bury any dead bodies that might be lying about. This party would also act as a covering party to Peterson, who was expected to arrive that day. With Peterson came Bethune and Luard, all very sick at having missed a fight. This detachment brought the strength of the Pioneers up to four hundred rifles.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.

Author: William George Laurence Beynon
ISBN-10: 1169221203
ISBN-13: 9781169221208
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 70
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d