Chinese Gordon, The Uncrowned King: His Character As It Is Portrayed In His Private Letters (1885)

Chinese Gordon, The Uncrowned King: His Character As It Is Portrayed In His Private Letters (1885) is a biography written by Laura Carter Holloway. The book is centered around the life and character of Charles George Gordon, a British army officer and administrator who served in China, Sudan, and other parts of the world during the 19th century. The author has used Gordon's private letters to provide an in-depth portrayal of his character, his beliefs, and his actions. The book covers Gordon's early life, his military career, his role in the Taiping Rebellion in China, his appointment as Governor-General of Sudan, and his death in the Siege of Khartoum. The author has also included several illustrations and maps to provide a better understanding of the places and events discussed in the book. Overall, Chinese Gordon, The Uncrowned King is a comprehensive biography of a remarkable man who left a lasting impact on the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.