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Auction #114 begins on 11 Apr 2024

Rudolf C. Slatin Pasha [translated by Major F. R. Wingate]

Fire and Sword in the Sudan

A personal narrative of fighting and serving the Dervishes 1879-1895

Published: Edward Arnold, London, 1896

Edition: Third edition

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1 volume. Third edition 1896.

Illustrated by R. Talbot Kelly.

Publishers blind-stamped burgundy covers

Gilt vignette to cover.

Gilt title to spine.

xviii, [1], 636 pages, 32 page publishers catalogue.

Frontispiece portrait with tissue-guard.

Full-page plates, fold-out maps.

"Rudolf Slatin Pasha escaped from his eleven years captivity

under the rule of the Mahdist Emir Madibbo. He was a friend

of General Gordon and was induced to seek the surrender of

Gordon at Khartum, a request he steadfastly refused. As a

result he was shackled and treated with savage cruelty. When

Khartum finally fell the severed head of his friend Gordon was

brought into the camp and shown to him. Slatin Pasha's escape

was brought about with the help of Sir Reginald [then Major]

Windgate of the Egyptian Intelligence Department and a local

Sheikh of the Ababda tribe, in a perilous 1000 km and a

three-week journey across the desert, finally reaching Aswan in Egypt."

Recorded shipping weight 2000g.

Shipped and insured by recorded delivery.

  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 24.5 x 17 cm
  • Sold By: West Clare Rare Books
  • Contact Person: Tom Moloney
  • Country: Ireland
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