With Gordon In China: Letters From Thomas Lyster, Lieutenant Royal Engineers (1891)

By Thomas Lyster

Book Overview

With Gordon In China: Letters From Thomas Lyster, Lieutenant Royal Engineers (1891) is a book that compiles the letters written by Thomas Lyster during his service in China in the late 19th century. Lyster was a Lieutenant in the Royal Engineers and was part of the British expeditionary force that was sent to China to help quell the Boxer Rebellion. The book provides a unique perspective on the events of the rebellion as seen through the eyes of a British soldier. Lyster's letters describe his experiences during the campaign, including his encounters with the Chinese people, his thoughts on the war, and his admiration for General Charles Gordon. The book also includes illustrations and maps that help to give context to the events described in the letters. With Gordon In China: Letters From Thomas Lyster, Lieutenant Royal Engineers (1891) is a fascinating historical document that provides insight into the life of a soldier during a tumultuous period in Chinese history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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: 1165792192
• ISBN13: 9781165792191
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"