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

"From the Black Mountain to Waziristan" by H. C. Wylly is a historical exploration of the North-West Frontier Province of India in the early 1900s. It paints a picture of the Pathan tribes and their relentless conflicts, alongside the military interactions with British forces amidst rugged landscapes. The story begins by looking into the region's social setting and dives into the ignorance of British officers about Pathan culture before armed expeditions. It highlights the territorial fights between clans and underlines how crucial it is to grasp the tribe's customs for smart military planning, setting the scene for a deep examination of their traditions and the past events of military operations.