V---2nd, still Chap 13 [Did V. ] 'act as lucky mascot to the Mahdists?"

[Mark Kohut]

And, for those who did not know, like me, the slave trade---major P horror of 
history theme---- helped Khartoum grow:
Khartoum at the Bend of the Nile
Ibrahim Pasha, the ruler of Egypt, founded Khartoum in 1821 as an outpost for 
the Egyptian Army. The settlement grew as a regional center of trade, including 
the slave trade. Troops loyal to the MahdiMuhammad Ahmad began a siege of 
Khartoum on 13 March 1884 against the defenders led by British General Charles 
George Gordon. The siege ended in a massacre of the Anglo-Egyptian garrison.


----- Original Message ----
From: Mark Kohut <markekohut at yahoo.com>
To: pynchon -l <pynchon-l at waste.org>
Sent: Sun, December 26, 2010 1:11:57 PM
Subject: Re: V---2nd, still Chap 13 [Did V. ] 'act as lucky mascot to the 
Mahdists?"

Also, Khartoum--where the English were crucified?---from the wiki.
http://v.pynchonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=K#khartoum


----- Original Message ----
From: Mark Kohut <markekohut at yahoo.com>
To: pynchon -l <pynchon-l at waste.org>
Sent: Sun, December 26, 2010 1:04:14 PM
Subject: V---2nd, still Chap 13 [Did V. ] 'act as lucky mascot to the Mahdists?"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahdist_War