Elizabeth Oke Gordon

SAINT GEORGE CHAMPION OF CHRISTENDOM & PATRON SAINT OF ENGLAND (& ETHIOPIA) This book, "Saint George, Champion of Christendom and Patron Saint of England", by Elizabeth Oke Gordon, is a replication. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible. This book was created using print-on-demand technology. His Imperial Majesty, Haile Selassie I, the Emperor of Ethiopia is the 914th (Stranger) Knight of the Order of the Garter said these interesting and telling words about St. George, the patron saint of both the Imperial Armies of Ethiopia and England: "... As St George who killed the dragon is the Patron Saint of our army as well as of our allies, let us unite with our allies in everlasting friendship and amity in order to be able to stand against the godless and cruel dragon which has newly risen and which is oppressing mankind." (from "My Life and Ethiopia's Progress" Volume 2)

First published in 1894, this biography details the life of renowned geologist William Buckland (1784–1856) who, along with Sedgwick and Lyell, was one of the pioneers of modern geological inquiry. While he is better known for attempting to correlate his geological findings with the Old Testament, Buckland's studies paved the way for Darwin's development of evolutionary theory. In the course of his illustrious career, Buckland was a Canon of Christ Church, was twice appointed President of the Geological Society, served as the first President of the British Association, and became Dean of Westminster. Penned by Buckland's daughter almost forty years after his death, The Life and Correspondence provides a more personal insight into Buckland's scientific endeavours. Gordon's biography is complemented by several illustrations, and the appendices include an extensive list of positions held by Buckland and his membership of learned societies, and a complete index of his publications.