The Man Who Would Be King: The First American in Afghanistan

The Man Who Would Be King - The True Story of Josiah Harlan's Extraordinary Adventures in Afghanistan. Discover the incredible true story of Josiah Harlan, a Pennsylvania Quaker who became the first American to enter Afghanistan and declared himself Prince of Ghor, Lord of the Hazarahs.

This gripping account follows Harlan's twenty-year journey across Central Asia, including his time as surgeon to the Maharaja of Punjab, revolutionary agent for the exiled Afghan king, and commander in chief of the Afghan armies.

Learn how he set off in the footsteps of Alexander the Great across the Hindu Kush and forged his own kingdom, only to be ejected by the invading British.

Ben Macintyre's comprehensive research and unpublished journals reveal the astonishing true story of this 19th-century maverick who inspired John Huston's version of Kipling's tale.

Don't miss out on this thrilling adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat!