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Caleb Carr
Caleb Carr is the author of the gripping historical thriller The Alienist. He's known for his atmospheric novels that blend suspense with meticulous research. If you enjoy mysteries set in the past, you'll want to check out his work.
The devil soldier
- Pages
- 366
- Published
- 1992
- Language
- English
Synopsis
Frederick Townsend Ward, a courageous American leader, became the first American mandarin and achieved crucial victories for the Emperor of China during the Taiping Rebellion, one of history's bloodiest civil wars. This account highlights Ward's adventurous spirit, a type of figure rarely seen in the modern world.