General Gordon's Private Diary Of His Exploits In China, Amplified

by Charles George Gordon

""General Gordon's Private Diary of His Exploits in China, Amplified"" is a historical book that provides an intimate look into the experiences of General Charles George Gordon during his time in China. The book is based on Gordon's personal diary, which he kept during his travels in China in the late 1800s. The diary provides a detailed account of Gordon's experiences, including his interactions with the Chinese people, his observations of their culture and customs, and his insights into the political and military situation in China at the time. The book also includes additional commentary and insights from Gordon himself, as well as from other historians and experts on China. Overall, ""General Gordon's Private Diary of His Exploits in China, Amplified"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of China or the life of General Charles George Gordon.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.

322 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1885

About the author

Major-General Charles George Gordon CB was an officer of the British Army during the Crimean War and Second Opium War, and served as Governor Geneeral of the Sudan 1873–1880. He died in the Siege of Khartoum during the Mahdist War.

He became known as Chinese Gordon for his service in command of the "Ever Victorious Army," a mercenary force of the Qing Dynasty commanded by European and American officers, which was instrumental in quelling the Taiping Rebellion. The Tongzhi Emperor awarded him the imperial yellow jacket (黃馬褂; pinyin: Huáng mǎguà), the highest military honor of the Qing Dynasty at the time, and he was subsequently appointed a Companion of the Most Honorable Order of the Bath, the fourth-most senior of the British Orders of Chivalry.