Chapter II

Afghan Traditions

Israelitish origin of the Afghans--Jewish practices--Shepherd

tradition of the Wazirs--Afridis and their saint--The zyarat, or

shrine--Graveyards--Custom of burial--Graves of holy men--Charms and

amulets--The medical practice of a faqir--Native remedies--First aid

to the wounded--Purges and blood-letting--Tooth extraction--Smallpox

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