Letters from Khartoum Written During the Siege

""Letters from Khartoum Written During the Siege"" is a book written by Frank Power. The book is a collection of letters that the author wrote during his time in Khartoum, Sudan, while the city was under siege by the forces of the Mahdi in 1884-1885. The letters describe the daily life of the inhabitants of Khartoum during the siege, including the scarcity of food and water, the constant threat of attack, and the efforts of the British forces to break the siege and rescue the city. The book also provides insights into the political and military situation in Sudan at the time, as well as the attitudes and beliefs of the people involved in the conflict. Overall, ""Letters from Khartoum Written During the Siege"" offers a firsthand account of a significant event in Sudanese and British history, and provides a valuable perspective on the experiences of those who lived through it.1885. An account about General Gordon and his gallant defense of Khartoum written by one who was present and saw what things were done; who shared the dangers of the siege with England's latest hero and his brave lieutenant, Colonel Stewart, who enjoyed Gordon's confidence, and who was capable of understanding and appreciating what he saw, should surely be of great interest to every one. As told in letters by the late Frank Power and edited by his brother.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.