The Life of Gordon, Volume I

The Life of Gordon, Volume I, written by Demetrius Charles Boulger in the late 19th century, is a biography of Charles George Gordon, a notable British Army officer. The book details Gordon's early life, including his upbringing in Woolwich and education at the Royal Military Academy, while highlighting his military service in conflicts such as the Crimean War and the Taiping Rebellion. Boulger explores the influences of Gordon's family background and character traits that shaped his career, providing a comprehensive view of his formative years and contributions to British military history.