Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of Gordon Volumes 1 and 2 is a biography written by Demetrius Charles Boulger and published in 1896. The book chronicles the life of General Charles George Gordon, a British army officer and administrator who became famous during the late 19th century for his exploits in China and Africa. Boulger's biography delves into Gordon's early life, his military career, and his role as a colonial administrator in Sudan before his death at the hands of the Mahdi's forces in 1885. The book includes numerous anecdotes and firsthand accounts of Gordon's life and achievements, as well as a detailed analysis of his legacy and impact on British imperialism. Overall, The Life of Gordon is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most fascinating figures of the Victorian era.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.
