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Pàgina 384
On the 24th of March Gordon , now given the brevet rank of major , left Shanghai ,
reaching Sunkiang on the following day . There was some fear of an immediate
outbreak after his arrival ; but the men had no leader , and Major Gordon ...
On the 24th of March Gordon , now given the brevet rank of major , left Shanghai ,
reaching Sunkiang on the following day . There was some fear of an immediate
outbreak after his arrival ; but the men had no leader , and Major Gordon ...
Pàgina 393
There was little to marvel at if he also was not free from some feeling of jealousy
at the success and growing fame of Major Gordon , for whom he simulated a
warm friendship . The combination of motives proved altogether irresistible as
soon ...
There was little to marvel at if he also was not free from some feeling of jealousy
at the success and growing fame of Major Gordon , for whom he simulated a
warm friendship . The combination of motives proved altogether irresistible as
soon ...
Pàgina 410
It only roused Major Gordon to increased activity . He at once took energetic
measures to retrieve this disaster . He sent his wounded to Quinsan , collected
fresh troops , and , having allowed his own wound to recover by a week's rest ...
It only roused Major Gordon to increased activity . He at once took energetic
measures to retrieve this disaster . He sent his wounded to Quinsan , collected
fresh troops , and , having allowed his own wound to recover by a week's rest ...
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