Dardistan in 1866, 1886 and 1893 Being an account of the history, religions, customs, legends, fables, and songs of Gilgit, Chilas, Kandia (Gabrial), Dasin, Chitral, Hunsa, Nagyr, and other parts of the Hindukush, as also a supplement to the second edition of the Hunza and Nagyr handbook and an epitome of part III of the author's "The languages and races of Dardistan"

This richly illustrated volume offers a vivid snapshot of the remote valleys of the Hindukush during the late nineteenth century. Drawing on first‑hand observations from 1866, 1886 and 1893, it weaves together the region’s tangled history, diverse religions, and everyday customs—from polo matches and marriage songs to elaborate funeral rites. Colorful legends about demons, fairies and wizardry sit alongside authentic folk songs in Gilgit, Chitral, Hunza and neighboring valleys, giving listeners a lively sense of the cultural tapestry.

The book also details the political turmoil of the era, tracing wars over Gilgit, Yasin, and the Hunza‑Nagyr frontier, and provides concise genealogies of local ruling families. Appendices enrich the narrative with a reproduced map, photographs of tribal leaders, a handwritten letter from the Tham of Nagyr, and collections of riddles, proverbs and musical notation. For anyone fascinated by anthropology, historic travelogues, or the hidden folklore of the high mountains, the recording promises an immersive auditory journey through a world rarely heard today.