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About The Book: In the book "Recollections of Thirty-Nine Years in the Army," a comprehensive portrayal of various military campaigns and experiences is presented. These include the Battle of Maharajpore in Gwalior (1843), service on the Gold Coast of Africa (1847-48), participation in the Indian Mutiny (1857-58), engagement in the Expedition to China (1860-61), and involvement in the Siege of Paris (1870-71). The narrative commences in 1841 with the occupation of Cabul by British and Indian troops, set against a backdrop of political turmoil in Afghanistan. The book vividly depicts the demanding conditions and military operations of that period, with a particular emphasis on the recruitment and dispatch of troops from England to India. Additionally, it delves into the care of military invalids at the General Hospital at Fort Pitt and provides insights into the terms of enlistment for soldiers serving in India during that historical period. About The Author: Sir Charles Alexander Gordon (1821-1899) was KCB, MD, who held the position of Surgeon General in the Army. He authored several books, including "Army Hygiene" in 1866, "Experiences of an Army Surgeon in India" in 1872, "On Sickness and Mortality Among Europeans in India" in 1857, "Lessons on Hygiene and Surgery from the Franco-Prussian War" in 1873, and "Inoculation for Rabies and Hydrophobia: A Study of the Literature on the Subject" in 1887, among others. The Title 'Recollections of Thirty-Nine Years in the Army: Gwalior and 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 written/authored/edited by Charles Alexander Gordon', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9788121271011 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 334 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book