Life Among the Pathans (Khattaks)

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A vivid personal memoir by British officer Buster Goodwin recording firsthand observations of Khattak tribal customs, the intricacies of the Bangarah sword dance, Pashtun music and ballads, and personal encounters across Kohat and the frontier.

Table of contents

1. I. The Khattak Country and Clans
2. II. Village Life and Tribal Jirgas
3. III. Outlaws and Frontier Feuds
4. IV. Administration and Salt Mines of Jatta
5. V. The Great War and Frontier Regiments
6. VI. The Khattak Dance (Bangarah, Derabi, Bulbullah)
7. VII. Ballads and Songs of the Frontier