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100	1		_aGordon, Charles Alexander, Sir, _d1821-1899
245	1	0	_aRecollections of Thirty-nine Years in the Army : _bGwalior and the Battle of Maharajpore, 1843; the Gold Coast of Africa, 1847-48; the Indian Mutiny, 1857-58; the expedition to China, 1860-61; the Siege of Paris, 1870-71; etc.
246	1		_aRecollections of 39 Years in the Army
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2014-11-17
508			_aProduced by Brian Coe, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520			_a"Recollections of Thirty-nine Years in the Army" by Sir Charles Alexander Gordon is a personal narrative written in the late 19th century. This historical account chronicles the author's experiences and observations over his extensive military career, which spans multiple conflicts, including the First Afghan War, the Indian Mutiny, and the Siege of Paris, among others. The book provides insights into the life of British soldiers in various parts of the world, detailing the challenges, camaraderie, and the harsh realities faced during campaigns. At the start of the narrative, Gordon reflects on his initial experiences as a young medical officer in the British Army, beginning with his assignment to the Buffs and their voyage to India amidst the backdrop of unrest in Afghanistan. He describes the conditions aboard the ship, the camaraderie among officers and soldiers, and the challenges encountered during their journey. The early chapters set the stage for the author's forthcoming military experiences, emphasizing the themes of duty, discipline, and the unpredictability of life in the army, painting a vivid picture of the era and the military culture of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aIndia -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Biography
653			_aParis (France) -- History -- Siege, 1870-1871 -- Personal narratives
653			_aGordon, Charles Alexander, Sir, 1821-1899
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47380
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