In this historical novel, Carl Georg Starbäck tells the story of Sven Hedin, a legendary Swedish nobleman. Hedin's life takes him from the halls of power to the battlefield as he struggles to maintain his position of power in a constantly shifting political landscape. This book provides a fascinating glimpse into Swedish history and is a recommended read for anyone interested in historical fiction.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.