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100 1 _aGordon, Charles George,
_d1833-1885
245 1 4 _aThe Journals of Major-Gen. C. G. Gordon, C.B., at Kartoum.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-06-16
508 _aProduced by Giovanni Fini, StevenGibbs and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Journals of Major-Gen. C. G. Gordon, C.B., at Kartoum" by Charles George Gordon is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work details the journals of General Gordon during his time in Kartoum, shedding light on the challenging conditions in Sudan and his efforts to navigate the complex political and military landscape of the region. At the start of the book, the author presents Gordon's initial observations and experiences following his appointment as Governor-General of the Sudan. The opening chapters describe his reflections on the dire circumstances faced by the local population, the oppressive regime in place, and his commitment to assisting the Soudanese people while opposing the slave trade. Gordon expresses a blend of hope and concern as he documents the precarious situation around Kartoum, emphasizing both his sense of duty and the moral complexities of his mission amidst rising tensions and rebellion from groups like the Mahdi. The tone suggests a deep introspection as he grapples with the responsibilities thrust upon him and the challenges of implementing meaningful reform. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGenerals -- Great Britain -- Diaries
653 _aGordon, Charles George, 1833-1885 -- Diaries
653 _aSudan -- History -- 1821-1881 -- Sources
653 _aSudan -- History -- 1881-1899 -- Sources
653 _aKhartoum (Sudan) -- History -- Siege, 1884-1885 -- Sources
700 1 _aHake, A. Egmont
_q(Alfred Egmont),
_d1849-1916
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49224
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