The Story of General Gordon (1907)

The Story of General Gordon is a biography of the British military officer, Charles George Gordon, written by Jeanie Lang and published in 1907. The book chronicles Gordon's life, from his early years in England to his military service in various parts of the world, including China and Sudan. Lang explores Gordon's character, his religious beliefs, and his military strategies, particularly his efforts to suppress the Taiping Rebellion in China and his defense of Khartoum against the Mahdist forces in Sudan. The book also examines Gordon's death and its impact on British imperialism. Lang's biography provides a detailed and engaging account of one of Britain's most famous military figures, offering insights into the man behind the legend.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.