02177cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000460011324500350015926400510019430000470024533600260029233700260031833800360034450000310038050800800041152012150049153400450170665300440175165300370179585600430183227362UtSlPG20260610133626.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aCT1 aGordon, J. M.q(Joseph Maria),d1856-192914aThe Chronicles of a Gay Gordon 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-11-29  aProduced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net  a"The Chronicles of a Gay Gordon" by J. M. Gordon is a memoir likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the colorful life of Brigadier-General J. M. Gordon, detailing his unique heritage as a Scots-Spanish individual and his varied experiences as a soldier, journalist, and actor. The text suggests a rich tapestry of adventure, exploring themes of identity, culture, and the intersections of personal and historical events.  The opening of the memoir introduces José Maria Gordon's ancestral background, highlighting his family's Catholic ties and their roots in both Scotland and Spain. It touches upon the historical context that affected Catholic landowners in Scotland, leading his ancestors to venture into foreign lands like Spain, where they became successful in the wine industry. This rich historical backdrop sets the stage for the author's diverse upbringing, his schooling in both Spain and later in England, and hints at his future military endeavors. The narrative promises to weave personal anecdotes with broader historical events, reflecting a life fully engaged in the adventurous spirit typical of a "Gay Gordon." (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGordon, J. M. (Joseph Maria), 1856-1929  aGenerals -- England -- Biography40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27362