author
Harold Lamb
1892–1962
Known for vivid historical adventures and sweeping nonfiction, this American writer brought Central Asia, the Middle East, and the Crusades to life for generations of readers. He also worked in film, adding screenwriting to a career that ranged far beyond pulp magazines.
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Marching Sands
by Harold Lamb
About the author
Born in Alpine, New Jersey, in 1892, Harold Lamb built a wide-ranging career as a novelist, short-story writer, historian, and screenwriter. He became especially associated with stories set in Asia and the Middle East, and he was a major contributor to Adventure magazine, where many readers first discovered his energetic historical fiction.
Alongside his fiction, he wrote popular works of narrative history and biography, including books on figures such as Genghis Khan and Tamerlane. His writing is often remembered for combining fast-moving storytelling with a strong interest in real historical settings, cultures, and conflicts.
Lamb died in Rochester, New York, in 1962. His work has continued to attract readers who enjoy historical adventure that feels both dramatic and deeply rooted in the past.