From the Black Mountain to Waziristan Being an account of the border countries and the more turbulent of the tribes controlled by the north-west frontier province, and of our military relations with them in the past

A concise, hands‑on guide for anyone thrust onto the rugged frontier between British India and the tribal lands beyond the Indus, this work gathers the scattered knowledge that officers of the era desperately needed. Drawing on official reports, recent campaigns and the author’s own experience with the Sherwood Foresters, it offers a clear picture of a region that was, until now, hard to access in a single volume.

The book walks listeners through the geography of the Black Mountain and surrounding districts, explains the complex web of Pathan tribal affiliations, and details the customs that shape both conflict and cooperation. Chapters on each major tribe—Hassanzais, Akazais, Yusafzai and others—are paired with maps and summaries of recent expeditions, giving a practical sense of how British forces have operated there. For students of military history or those curious about the cultural landscape of the northwest frontier, it serves as an informative snapshot of a pivotal, yet often overlooked, chapter of imperial warfare.