Afghanistan of the Afghans

The most readable standard account of the country and its people, by one of its major literary celebrities. Covers history and geography as well as folklore, customs, spells and charms, tales, Sufism and religion. This unique work, by one of the foremost Afghan scholars, is a highly readable yet authoritative account of the manners and customs, history and beliefs of the people of the God-gifted realm of the Afghans. It has been regarded as a standard work for over fifty years.