Christopher Lamb

About the Author

Christopher Lamb is a historian and author whose work delves into the untold stories of early 20th-century America and the Mediterranean world. With a background in archival research and a passion for uncovering personal narratives amid global upheavals, Lamb brings to life the experiences of ordinary individuals caught in extraordinary events. His debut book, The Gentle American: George Horton's Odyssey and His True Account of the Smyrna Catastrophe, meticulously reconstructs the life of George Horton, the U.S. Consul in Smyrna during the 1922 Greco-Turkish War, blending historical analysis with vivid storytelling to illuminate the human cost of geopolitical turmoil. Lamb's writing draws on primary sources to challenge conventional histories, offering readers a nuanced perspective on cultural exchanges and conflicts. Residing in New York, he continues to explore themes of migration, identity, and resilience in his ongoing research.