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King of spies [large print] : the dark reign of America's spymaster in Korea / Blaine Harden.

Harden, Blaine, (author.).

Summary:

"The untold story of one of the most powerful spies in American history sheds new light on the U.S. role in the Korean War"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781683246756
  • ISBN: 1683246756
  • Physical Description: 430 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm
  • Edition: Large print edition.
  • Publisher: Thorndike, Maine : Center Point Large Print, 2018.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Original edition has subtitle: the dark reign and ruin of an American spymaster.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 417-430).
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction: The spy who came in from the motor pool -- Part I. Most valuable spy -- Nichols of Korea -- Rhee and son -- Muzzling Mr. Nichols -- Part II. War spy -- Dark star -- Code break bully -- Any means necessary -- Empire of islands -- Famous in Pyongyang -- Part III. Ruined spy -- Sacked -- Shocked -- Adrift and accused -- Nolo contendere -- A spy's grave.
Subject:
Nichols, Donald, 1923-1992.
Rhee, Syngman, 1875-1965 > Friends and associates.
Korean War, 1950-1953 > Secret service > United States.
Korean War, 1950-1953 > Atrocities.
Genre:
Large print books.
Biographies.

Available copies

  • 5 of 6 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 0 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)

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Marion Library LP 951.904 HAR (Text) 37810435308795 Adult Large Print Nonfiction Checked out 08/15/2026
Columbus Library LP 951.904 HAR (Text) 31250200058773 Adult Large Print Nonfiction Available -
Eden Library LP 951.904 H (Text) 31554010317807 Adult Large Print Nonfiction Available -
Henderson Main Branch 951 H (Text) 33258008403136 Adult Large Print Nonfiction Available -
Manteo Library LT 951.904 HAR (Text) 39488300963685 Adult Large Print Nonfiction Available -
Transylvania County Library LP B Nichols (Text) 38079102478708 Adult Large Print Biography Available -