02388cam a22003133u 4500 28773 UtSlPG 20260610133645.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Churchill, Seton, -1933 General Gordon Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-05-12 E-text prepared by David Clarke and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) "General Gordon" by Seton Churchill is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the life and character of Charles George Gordon, a British Army officer renowned for his leadership in various military campaigns, particularly his deeply ingrained Christian values and commitment to serving others. With an aim to inspire young men, Churchill presents Gordon as a figure of heroism, illustrating the junction of faith and duty throughout his life. The opening of the work lays the groundwork for an exploration of Gordon's remarkable character and delves into the motivations behind his noble deeds. Seton Churchill establishes the purpose of the biography: to provide a cohesive and accessible understanding of Gordon's life, splitting it into thematic chapters that will address both his military exploits and his religious convictions. The introduction highlights the significance of Gordon as an exemplar of Christian values in action and emphasizes the author's intent to encourage readers—particularly the younger generation—to emulate his virtuous characteristics and dedication to a greater cause. This sets a reflective tone, inviting readers to ponder the implications of such a life while foreshadowing the historical context and personal journeys that will unfold in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Gordon, Charles George, 1833-1885 Generals -- Great Britain -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28773 69668 69668