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100 1 _aChurchill, Seton,
_d-1933
245 1 0 _aGeneral Gordon
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-05-12
508 _aE-text prepared by David Clarke and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGordon, Charles George, 1833-1885
653 _aGenerals -- Great Britain -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28773
999 _c69668
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