Major-General Charles George Gordon (1833-1885) was a British Army officer who fought in the Crimean War as well as commanding the Ever Victorious Army in China. He then served as Governor-General of the Sudan, where he perished in a revolt.Written by William F. Butler (1838-1910), best a British Army officer, writer and adventurer. He also wrote a biography of Sir George Colley.In a fine binding.Illustrated with a full plate frontispiece of the subject.A later imprint of this work, first published in 1889.A superior copy. Condition Report: In a full calf binding. Externally very smart, with joints starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound with just a touch of straining to the front hinge. Pages are bright and clean. Overall: Very Good Indeed
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Product code: 1911 Charles George Gordon best Fine Binding William Butler Biography