Suakin, 1885: Being A Sketch Of The Campaign Of This Year (1886)

By Ernest Gambier-Parry and Ernest Gambier Parry

Book Overview

Suakin, 1885: Being A Sketch Of The Campaign Of This Year is a historical book written by Ernest Gambier Parry. The book covers the campaign of 1885 in Suakin, a port city in Sudan, which was part of the Mahdist War fought between the British Empire and the Mahdist Sudanese. Parry, who was a British Army officer, provides a detailed account of the events that took place during the campaign, including the battles, tactics, and strategies used by both sides. He also describes the challenges faced by the British soldiers, such as the harsh desert conditions and the difficulty of fighting against a guerrilla force. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in military history, the Mahdist War, or the colonial history of Sudan. It was first published in 1886 and has since been reprinted several times.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: 1165686538
• ISBN13: 9781165686537
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"