Recollections of Thirty-nine Years in the Army

Recollections of Thirty-nine Years in the Army is a book by Sir Charles Alexander Gordon in which he recollects his journey as a member of the army for roughly four decades. This book covers his military service from the year 1841 through 1880. The author reflects on his sojourn to different places foreign lands and exposures including the Battle of Maharajpore 1843 the gold coast of Africa 1847-48 the Indian mutiny 1857-58 the expedition to China 1860-61 the siege of Paris 1870-71 etc.