History of the War in Afghanistan, Vol. 1 (of 3) Third Edition
CHAPTER I.
[1835-1837.]
The Commercial Mission to Caubul—Arrival of Lord Auckland—His Character—Alexander Burnes—His Travels in Central Asia—Deputation to the Court of Dost Mahomed—Reception by the Ameer—Negotiations at Caubul—Failure of the Mission 166