The devil soldier, the American soldier of fortune who became god in China, Caleb Carr
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The devil soldier, the American soldier of fortune who became god in China, Caleb Carr
Language
eng
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Includes bibliographical references
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no index present
Literary form
non fiction
Main title
The devil soldier
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dictionariesbibliography
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821686789
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Caleb Carr
Sub title
the American soldier of fortune who became god in China
Summary
This book tells the tale of American mercenary, Frederick Townsend Ward. A courageous leader who became the first American mandarin, Ward won crucial victories for the Emperor of China during the Taiping Rebellion, history's bloodiest civil war
Table of contents
Across the sea to fight for China -- A new race of warriors -- Perhaps you smile -- As if by magic -- Not as was hoped, dead -- Astonished at the courage -- His heart is hard to fathom -- Accustomed to the enemy's fire -- Poor old Ward
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