Chinese Gordon: A succinct record of his life
New York: John B. Alden, 1884. First American edition, 12mo. pp. 215; black & white frontispiece portrait, ownership inscription and stamp on front blank; original green cloth with a dragon stamped in gilt on front cover; fine. Major-General Charles George Gordon, also know as Chinese Gordon, was a British Army officer and administrator. His military reputation was established in China, for commanding Chinese soldiers, frequently against superior forces, in putting down the Taiping Rebellion. Item #53091
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