Chapter I: Preface

THE work of editing these Journals is at an end; it only remains now for me to thank one of my oldest and most valued friends, whose assistance in every way I wish most thoroughly to acknowledge: this is Mr. Godfrey Thrupp. When it became obvious that the public demand for the work made its completion in so short a time impossible—as the conscientious achievement of one man—he generously came forward. His knowledge of the East and his deep interest in the subject made him an invaluable colleague.

A. EGMONT HAKE.

_June 11, 1885._

TABLE OF CONTENTS.

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Editor’s Preface v

Introduction by the Editor ix

General Gordon’s Position at Kartoum. By Sir Henry W.Gordon,
K.C.B. lv

The Mission of Colonel Sir Charles Wilson, R.E. By Sir Henry
W. Gordon, K.C.B. lxi

Description of the Journal. By Sir Henry W. Gordon, K.C.B. lxiv

Position of the Steamers, Dec. 14, 1884 lxvi

Journal, Book I.—Sept. 10 to Sept. 23, 1884 3

Journal, Book II.—Sept. 23 to Sept. 30, 1884 83

Journal, Book III.—Oct. 1 to Oct. 12, 1884 121

Journal, Book IV.—Oct. 12 to Oct. 20, 1884 183

Journal, Book V.—Oct. 20 to Nov. 5, 1884 213

Journal, Book VI.—Nov. 5 to Dec. 14, 1884 279

APPENDICES:—

BOOK I.