Khartoum And Thither: A Poem (1885)

By A Cambridge Undergraduate and Anonymous

Book Overview

Khartoum And Thither: A Poem is a literary work written by an anonymous Cambridge undergraduate in 1885. The poem is a narrative of the events that took place during the Siege of Khartoum in Sudan, which occurred between 1884 and 1885. The author uses poetic language to describe the struggles and triumphs of the British forces under the leadership of General Charles Gordon, who was ultimately killed during the siege. The poem also explores themes of imperialism, heroism, and sacrifice. The author's perspective is that of a British patriot, and the work reflects the attitudes and beliefs of the time. Overall, Khartoum And Thither is a historical and literary document that offers insight into the cultural and political climate of late 19th century Britain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104136996
• ISBN13: 9781104136994
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"