# Gordon Cumming — Poetry character guide

> Gordon Cumming in Poetry by James McIntyre.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Lion Hunter, Gordon Cumming, Hunter

**First appearance:** 0001-reminiscences

## Who they are

A famous lion hunter referenced in the poems.

## Relationships

### [John Grant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/characters/john_grant)

_professional_

Gordon Cumming and John Grant are colleagues in military or expeditionary contexts, working together on campaigns.

### [Big Bear](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/characters/big_bear)

_rivalry_

Big Bear and Gordon Cumming are antagonists, clashing over territory or resources in the wilderness.

## In the story

### [Gordon Cumming—The Lion Hunter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/gordon-cumming-the-lion-hunter)

The Lion Hunter, a descendant of the Royal Comyn, known for his magnificent person and successful trade with African tribes.

### [Gordon and Burnaby](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/gordon-and-burnaby)

General Gordon is celebrated for quelling the Chinese rebellion and his fearless stand against the false prophet in Sudan, ultimately receiving a fatal lance wound.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/endnotes)

Referenced as the Lion Hunter, and his niece is noted as a celebrated lady traveller.

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