The Journals of Major-Gen. C.G. Gordon, C.B., at Kartoum
Charles George Gordon
Published 1885
578 pages
Diaries are life written down as it happened. A published journal lets you follow someone day by day, without knowing how things will turn out, which gives it a suspense no memoir has. Famous diarists and ordinary witnesses to history are both here. This list shows the ones you can read in full for free.
Charles George Gordon
Published 1885
578 pages
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392 pages
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