""The Making of a Frontier"" is a travelogue written by Algernon George Arnold Durand, chronicling his experiences and adventures during his five-year stay in Gilgit, Hunza, Nagar, Chitral, and the Eastern Hindu-Kush region of India, in the late 19th century. The book is a detailed account of Durand's travels and explorations in the region, as he interacts with the local people, learns about their culture and customs, and explores the geography and...