--- product_id: 22113813 title: "Lady Sale's Afghanistan: an Indomitable Victorian Lady's Account of the Retreat from Kabul During the First Afghan War" brand: "florentia sale" price: "VT8209" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/22113813-lady-sales-afghanistan-an-indomitable-victorian-ladys-account-of-retreat store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Lady Sale's Afghanistan: an Indomitable Victorian Lady's Account of the Retreat from Kabul During the First Afghan War **Brand:** florentia sale **Price:** VT8209 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Lady Sale's Afghanistan: an Indomitable Victorian Lady's Account of the Retreat from Kabul During the First Afghan War by florentia sale - **How much does it cost?** VT8209 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/22113813-lady-sales-afghanistan-an-indomitable-victorian-ladys-account-of-retreat) ## Best For - florentia sale enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted florentia sale brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Lady Sale's Afghanistan: an Indomitable Victorian Lady's Account of the Retreat from Kabul During the First Afghan War - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/515LKclBwpL.jpg) ![Lady Sale's Afghanistan: an Indomitable Victorian Lady's Account of the Retreat from Kabul During the First Afghan War - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/514p47l74eL.jpg) ![Lady Sale's Afghanistan: an Indomitable Victorian Lady's Account of the Retreat from Kabul During the First Afghan War - Image 3](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31cijXDTCCL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fighting Bob's Fighting Lady *by G***N on Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2012* a fascinating eye witness, day by day account of one of the great military disasters in history. Britain decided to indulge in a little regime change in Afghanistan in 1840, propping up a weak vascillating Afghan king with a large amount of money and a fair number of English and Indian troops. and then they decided to cut back on the financial support. they still might have gotten away with it, but sent in a sickly antiquated general to lead the troops who proceeded to squander every possible advantage only to agree to a retreat through the Afghan mountains in the dead of winter. in the end, only one man made it out of Afghanistan on his own. most of the rest were cut to ribbons. Lady Sale herself was eventually taken prisoner and held for months after the army's destruction. The real pity is that Lady Sale wasn't in charge herself.Lady Sale, wife of General Fighting Bob Sale and one of the real heros of the campaign having been posted to Jallabad before the fall of Kabul, was there and saw it all, with a withering crystal clear eye. get a blow by blow acccount of the whole affair up to the retreat through the snow out of Kabul and an incredibly intelligent analysis of just why things fell apart. Really one of the most riveting eye witness accounts of any war I've ever read. however, if you don't already have a firm grasp of the various personalities and events, you'll find this pretty rough sledding, particularly early on. but if you do have some knowledge of the events, this book is a real gem.Highly recommended for any and all Flashman fans. Lady Sale is one of the main characters in George MacDonald Fraser's first Flashman book and clearly one of the primary sources for the events in the book. For anyone who's ever wondered how England conquered and held India, I give you Lady Sale. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Afghanistan is a place that exists without time. *by M***I on Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2017* The problems associated with Afghanistan are very old. Lady Sale witnessed the conflicts of the 1840s. The situation has not changed very much. Empires struggle to control this rugged geopolitical boundary between civilizations. The native, brutal, inbred and totally insular tribes have fought off Indian, British, Gorkha, Russian and American troops. They continue to flood nations with opium. The women of Afghanistan still live and die in the 7th century. Nothing has changed since Lady Sale wrote her fascinating record of engagements by British Regiments 176 years ago. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WONDERFUL BOOK *by P***N on Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2019* Rare history which should be read by every student of history. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/22113813-lady-sales-afghanistan-an-indomitable-victorian-ladys-account-of-retreat](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/22113813-lady-sales-afghanistan-an-indomitable-victorian-ladys-account-of-retreat) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-11*