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Discussed as a famous collection of biographies that 'skewered' Gordon and other Victorian figures including Dr. Arnold, Florence Nightingale, and Cardinal Manning. Referenced multiple times throughout the episode as a source that portrayed Gordon critically.

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Mentioned as a 'recent biography' or 'very short biographical sketch' of Gordon, in which the author describes Gordon as 'a creep' in relation to his work with boys.

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Referenced as a book in which the character Sir Harry Flashman meets Gordon at the burning of the Summer Palace in China. Also mentioned meeting Frederick Townsend Ward. Part of the Flashman series by George MacDonald Fraser.

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Described as 'a very kind of admiring biography of Gordon' that contains quotes from the 'old boys of the Gordon Academy' (ex-wangs) who spoke positively about Gordon's influence on their lives.