A journal of the disasters in Affghanistan: 1841-2

A Journal of the Disasters in Afghanistan, 1841–42 by Lady Sale is a firsthand account of her experiences during the First Anglo-Afghan War. Captured with her family during the British retreat from Kabul, Lady Sale endured nine months of harsh captivity under Afghan forces, witnessing violence, hardship, and the loss of fellow captives. Throughout her ordeal, she maintained a detailed diary, providing vivid descriptions of daily life, military events, and personal struggles. Published in 1843, the journal offers a unique perspective on the war, highlighting courage, resilience, and the human cost of colonial conflict, and remains a valuable historical document.