General Gordon; A. Egmont Hake [ed.] — Events in the Taeping Rebellion

London, W.H. Allen and Co. 1891. First edition. Cloth. The very scarce illustration narration of the events of the Taeping Rebellion in China taken from the journals of General Charles George Gordon. A fascinating, first-hand account of the events of the Taeping Rebellion (sometimes called the Taiping Rebellion), which was a civil conflict between the Manchu-led Qing Dynasty and the Han, Hakka-led Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. It occurred in the mid nineteenth century, and is considered to be one of the most deadliest civil wars in history, leaving over twenty million dead. This vast first-hand account is taken from the journals and narratives of General Charles George Gordon, commonly known as Chinese Gordon, for his leadership in command of a force of Chinese soldiers who were instrumental in putting down the Taeping Rebellion. He was decorated with honours from both the Emperor of China and the British government for his accomplishments.The first edition of this work, very scarce to find in any edition.Edited with a monograph, notes, and an introduction by A. Egmont Hake. Including an engraved frontispiece portrait of General Gordon, an illustrated plate showing the seal belonging to General Gordon, and a folding map of showing General Gordon's surroundings in China. Collated and complete. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, smart, with just some fading to the spine and bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities. Internally, binding is slightly tender. A few spots to the first and last few pages, which are otherwise bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .