Word: mussulmen
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Dates: during 1931-1931
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...United Presbyterian Church. From New York last week he sailed for Africa to begin his $1st year in the Egyptian Sudan. White-haired, bearded, grey-eyed, he was cosily reminiscent upon departing. He recalled his first trip in 1881, when the Mahdists were stirring up revolt against Egypt. Fanatic Mussulmen killed General Charles George ("Chinese") Gordon in 1885; the late great Lord Horatio Herbert Kitchener subdued them, captured the city of Omdurman. Young Dr. Giffen was there. After pacifying the country, the British temporarily barred missionaries. Dr. Giffen and his wife left Omdurman, found a tribe...
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