Syed Mujtaba Ali
In a Land Far from Home: a JM Journey
In a Land Far from Home: a JM Journey
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Syed Mujtaba Ali spent a year and a half teaching in Kabul from 1927 to 1929. In his book, "In a Land Far from Home," he chronicles his experiences with a keen eye and a wicked sense of humor. The book provides a unique perspective on Afghanistan's history during a tumultuous period when the reformist King Amanullah was overthrown by the bandit leader Bacha-e-Saqao.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 07 July 2022
Publisher: John Murray Press
In a Land Far from Home: An Intrepid Traveller's Account of Kabul in the 1920s
By Syed Mujtaba Ali
Translated from Bengali by Nazes Afroz
An intrepid traveler and true cosmopolitan, legendary Bengali writer Syed Mujtaba Ali spent a year and a half teaching in Kabul from 1927 to 1929. Curious to explore Afghan society, Mujtaba Ali had access to a cross-section of Kabul's population, and in "In a Land Far from Home," he chronicles his experiences with a keen eye and a wicked sense of humor.
Mujtaba Ali's travels coincided with a critical point in Afghanistan's history: when the reformist King Amanullah tried to steer his country towards modernity by encouraging education for girls and giving them the choice of removing the burqa. Branded a "kafir," Amanullah was overthrown by the bandit leader Bacha-e-Saqao. With striking parallels to twenty-first-century events in the region, "In a Land Far from Home" is the only first-hand account of this tumultuous period by a non-Afghan.
Providing a unique perspective, Mujtaba Ali's fascinating account is brought to life by contact with a colorful cast of characters at all levels of society -- from the garrulous Pathan Dost Muhammed and the gentle Russian giant Bolshov, to his servant, Abdur Rahman, and his partner in tennis, the Crown Prince Enayatullah.
This captivating book offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary Afghans during a period of immense change and upheaval, and provides a valuable insight into the complex and fascinating history of Afghanistan.
Weight: 280g
Dimension: 129 x 196 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399802505
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