England's Hero And Christian Soldier: A Biographical And Historical Sketch Of The Life Of General C. G. Gordon (1886)

""England's Hero and Christian Soldier"" is a biographical and historical sketch of the life of General C.G. Gordon, written by George Rose Emerson and published in 1886. The book provides a detailed account of Gordon's life, from his childhood in England to his military service in the Crimean War, the Indian Mutiny, and the Chinese Taiping Rebellion. The author also explores Gordon's Christian faith and his humanitarian work, including his efforts to abolish slavery in Sudan and his role in the defense of Khartoum during the Mahdist War. The book includes numerous illustrations and maps, as well as excerpts from Gordon's personal letters and journals. Overall, ""England's Hero and Christian Soldier"" offers a comprehensive portrait of a remarkable military leader and humanitarian, whose life and legacy continue to inspire people around the world.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.