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Afghanistan -- Fiction Books
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Rudyard Kipling
The Man Who Would Be King
"The Man Who Would Be King" by Rudyard Kipling is a short story published in 1888 about two British adventurers who embark on an audacious plan to become kings of Kafiristan, a remote region of Afghanistan. Daniel Dravot and Peachey Carnehan leave British India armed with rifles and military knowledge, determined to conquer and rule. Their journey leads them through treacherous mountains to encounter the Kafirs, who begin to worship Dravot as a god. But ambition and hubris threaten to unravel everything they've achieved in this tale of empire and excess.
A. L. O. E.
Life in the Eagle's Nest : $b A tale of Afghanistan
"Life in the Eagle's Nest: A Tale of Afghanistan" by A. L. O. E. is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Walter Gurney, the orphaned son of a missionary, as he navigates life in Afghanistan after his father's death. Struggling with his future and the loss of his parental figure, Walter finds himself drawn into an adventurous journey when he meets Dermot Denis, an Irish gentleman with a thirst for exploration and excitement. At the start of the narrative, Walter eagerly awaits news from England, anxious about the letter that will determine his future. The letter ultimately brings disappointing news from an uncaring uncle, leading Walter to ponder his isolation and uncertain circumstances. Soon after, he encounters Denis, who expresses his desire to venture into Afghanistan, where danger and adventure lie ahead. Their friendship quickly develops against the backdrop of the wilds, ultimately leading them into perilous situations, including capture by Afghan tribesmen and the looming threat of violence, which brings a stark contrast between Walter's calm assurance and Denis's reckless temperament.
Stanton A. (Stanton Arthur) Coblentz
When the birds fly south
"When the Birds Fly South" by Stanton A. Coblentz is a lost race fantasy novel first published in 1945. American adventurer Dan Prescott stumbles upon a hidden valley in Afghanistan inhabited by the Ibandru, a mysterious winged people. He falls in love with Yasma, one of their own, and they marry. But when autumn arrives, the Ibandru prepare to fly south with migrating birds, forcing Prescott to make a desperate choice that will forever alter his fate.
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