Onder de wilde stammen op de grenzen van Afghanistan De Aarde en haar Volken, 1917

In the rugged frontier where the great mountains meet the plains, a British‑trained doctor spends sixteen years living among the Afghan and Pathan tribes. His journal records a quiet, relentless practice of medicine and faith, turning a remote outpost into a place where wounds are stitched and hopes are steadied. Through daily rounds he learns to navigate suspicion, barter with hospitality, and earn trust by treating everything from fevers to broken limbs. The narrative offers a vivid picture of village life, from bustling bazaars to the simple rhythms of family gatherings, all seen through the eyes of a healer who is as much a listener as a practitioner.

Beyond the bedside, the doctor reflects on the paradoxes of a people whose honor and revenge shape social bonds, and how these customs affect both men and women. His observations on “izzat” and “sharm” reveal a world where bravery can sit beside cunning, and generosity can mask a lingering sting of theft. The account also follows the early stages of building a new hospital at Thal, a symbol of hope that aims to ease the cycle of blood feuds. Listeners will be drawn into a compelling blend of medical adventure and cultural insight, offering a rare, humane portrait of a borderland often misunderstood.