Chinese Gordon, A Succinct Record of His Life
Forbes, Archibald
Published by S.W. Green's Son, New York, 1884
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215 pp, in original red boards decorated in black and gilt. Boards show some old insect damage and light dust soiling, previous owner's name on front fly-leaf; else clean and sound. No dust jacket. Biography of General Charles George Gordon (Chinese Gordon, Gordon Pasha), a British army officer and administrator who was instrumental in putting down the Taiping Rebellion, for which he accumulated praise and honors in China and Great Britain. In 1873, he was appointed governor of the province of Equatoria in the Sudan. Between April 1874 and December 1876 he mapped the upper Nile and established a line of stations along the river as far south as present day Uganda. He was eventually killed by rebels in the Sudan. Seller Inventory # 452
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Title: Chinese Gordon, A Succinct Record of His Life
Publisher: S.W. Green's Son, New York
Publication Date: 1884
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very good
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Chinese Gordon: A Succinct Record Of His Life
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Harper & Brothers, New York, 1881
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Seller: Willis Monie-Books, ABAA, Cooperstown, NY, U.S.A.
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Softcover. Condition: Very Good-. Disbound. ; Number 377 in the Harper's "Franklin Square Library" series. Seller Inventory # 284519
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Chinese Gordon: A Succinct Record of His Life
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John B. Alden, New York, 1884
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Seller: Brillig's Books, Kingston, NY, U.S.A.
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Decorative Cloth. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No DJ. First U.S. Edition. 215 pp. Gilt titles to spine and front board. Frontis engraving of Gen. Gordon. Corners bumped. Spine ends curled. Wear spots to back joint and spine edge. shelf wear. Owner's label, f.e.p. Penciled inscription, f.f.p.p. E.p. (s), browned. Horizontal tear to fore-edge, p. 83. Shelfwear. Interior leaves browned, otherwise clean and tight. Small ding to lower fore-edge, back board. A short biography of the life of the British adventurer and general Charles "Chinese" Gordon, appearing a year before his death defending Khartoum, Sudan, against the army of El Mahdi, 1885. His death was a severe blow to Victorian England, where he was a popular hero. Seller Inventory # 0EK426
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Chinese Gordon,: A succinct record of his life (Standard library)
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Funk & Wagnalls, 1889
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Unknown binding. Condition: Good. Hardcover. ORIGINAL 1884 PRINTING. Ex-Library with usual markings. Text is clean and unmarked. Slightly tanned. Binding is tight, hinges strong.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day! Seller Inventory # 142403080006
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Chinese Gordon: A Succinct Record of His Life
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George Routledge & Sons
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Trade Paperback. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: None. Red cloth. Seller Inventory # 370079
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Chinese Gordon: A Succinct Record of His Life: June 2, 1884, No. 116
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Funk, New York, 1885
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Softcover. Condition: Good. Good paperback. Text clean. Missing rear cover. June 2, 1884, #116 only. Spine chipped. Seller Inventory # 249772
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Chinese Gordon : A Succinct Record of His Life (Classic Reprint)
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Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut - Gepflegter, sauberer Zustand. | Seiten: 262 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher. Seller Inventory # 25904101/2
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Chinese Gordon: A Succinct Record of His Life (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a captivating exploration of the life of Chinese Gordon, a legendary figure known for his military prowess and unwavering faith. The author delves deep into Gordon's illustrious career, from his early days in the Crimean War to his extraordinary achievements in China, where he led the Ever Victorious Army against the formidable Taiping Rebellion. Through detailed accounts of Gordon's strategic brilliance, unwavering determination, and compassionate nature, the book illuminates his profound impact on the course of Chinese history. It explores the complex dynamics of the Taiping Rebellion and Gordon's crucial role in its suppression, shedding light on the political, social, and military landscape of 19th-century China. By examining Gordon's personal qualities, motivations, and faith, the book offers a nuanced understanding of his remarkable character and the enduring legacy he left behind. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331206583_0
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Chinese Gordon : A Succinct Record of His Life
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Chinese Gordon - A Succinct Record of His Life is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1885.Hans Elektronisches Buch is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hans Elektronisches Buch newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future. Seller Inventory # 9783337166878
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Chinese Gordon | A Succinct Record of His Life
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Chinese Gordon | A Succinct Record of His Life | Archibald Forbes | Taschenbuch | Paperback | 176 S. | Englisch | 2017 | hansebooks | EAN 9783337166878 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Hansebooks GmbH, Trakehner Weg 52, 22844 Norderstedt, gb[at]hansebooks[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu. Seller Inventory # 109174439
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Chinese Gordon A Succinct Record of His Life Classic Reprint
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331206583
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