King Solomon's Mines (Lost World Classic) – Unabridged
King Solomon's Mines (Lost World Classic) – Unabridged

Author: Henry Rider Haggard

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2024-01-11

Total Pages: 253

ISBN-13:

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Henry Rider Haggard's 'King Solomon's Mines' is a captivating adventure novel that follows the journey of English explorers as they search for the fabled diamond mines of King Solomon in Africa. Written in a straightforward and engaging manner, the book is considered a seminal work in the 'lost world' genre, incorporating elements of colonial adventure and exploration. Haggard seamlessly weaves together themes of greed, imperialism, and friendship in this timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers today. Henry Rider Haggard, a prolific Victorian author, drew inspiration for 'King Solomon's Mines' from his own experiences living in Africa and his fascination with the continent's history and mysterious landscapes. Haggard's background as a colonialist and his unique perspective on African culture further enrich the narrative, providing readers with a nuanced and thought-provoking exploration of Western exploration in a foreign land. I highly recommend 'King Solomon's Mines' to readers who enjoy classic adventure stories with rich historical and cultural contexts. Haggard's vivid descriptions and suspenseful plot make this novel a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of literature, imperialism, and adventure.

Mr. Meeson's Will
Mr. Meeson's Will

Author: Henry Rider Haggard

Publisher: Rose

Published: 1888

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13:

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Everybody who has any connection with Birmingham will be acquainted with the vast publishing establishment still known by the short title of "Meeson's" which is perhaps the most remarkable institution of the sort in Europe.

The Lost World
The Lost World

Author: Michael Crichton

Publisher: Ballantine Books

Published: 2012-10-30

Total Pages: 434

ISBN-13: 0345538994

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Timeline, Sphere, and Congo comes the sequel to the smash-hit Jurassic Park, a thriller that’s been millions of years in the making. “Fast and gripping.”—The Washington Post Book World It is now six years since the secret disaster at Jurassic Park, six years since the extraordinary dream of science and imagination came to a crashing end—the dinosaurs destroyed, the park dismantled, and the island indefinitely closed to the public. There are rumors that something has survived. . . . “Harrowing thrills . . . fast-paced and engaging.”—People “A very scary read.”—Entertainment Weekly “Action-packed.”—New York Daily News “An edge-of-the-seat tale.”—St. Petersburg Times

A Journey to the Center of the Earth: The Classic Unabridged Malleson Translation
A Journey to the Center of the Earth: The Classic Unabridged Malleson Translation

Author: Jules Verne

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-12-19

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13:

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Jules Verne's A Journey to the Center of the Earth: The Classic Unabridged Malleson Translation is a groundbreaking work of science fiction that follows the adventures of Professor Otto Lidenbrock and his nephew Axel as they embark on a daring journey deep into the Earth's core. Verne's descriptive and vivid prose, combined with his meticulous attention to scientific detail, immerses readers in a world of wonder and exploration. The novel, published in 1864, is widely regarded as a hallmark of Verne's imaginative storytelling and has influenced countless works of fiction since its release. Jules Verne, a French novelist known as the

Moon of Israel
Moon of Israel

Author: H. Rider Haggard

Publisher: The Floating Press

Published: 2011-01-01

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 1775450910

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Though he was best known as a writer of fantastic action-adventure tales, including the Allan Quatermain series from which the modern-day Indiana Jones films drew inspiration, H. Rider Haggard also worked in the genre of historical fiction from time to time. This novel is a fictionalized account of the Israelites' enslavement and eventual escape from Egypt.

Ayesha: The Return of She
Ayesha: The Return of She

Author: H. Rider Haggard

Publisher: Xist Publishing

Published: 2015-09-04

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13: 1681952378

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Ayesha, Reincarnated “Think then what it is to live on here eternally and yet be human; to age in soul and see our beloved die and pass to lands whither we may not hope to follow; to wait while drop by drop the curse of the long centuries falls upon our imperishable being, like water slow dripping on a diamond that it cannot wear, till they be born anew forgetful of us, and again sink from our helpless arms into the void unknowable.” - H. Rider Haggard, Ayesha: The Return of She Horace Holly and Leo Vincey are convinced Ayesha didn’t die in Africa so they embark on a journey to Asia and Tibet where they meet the wife of an evil emperor, Khania Atene who claims to be the descendant of one of Alexander the Great’s Hellenic generals. The two also find out that Atene has a rival, in the mysterious Princess of He's, Hesea. Both Atene and Hesea declare their love for Leo. Xist Publishing is a digital-first publisher. Xist Publishing creates books for the touchscreen generation and is dedicated to helping everyone develop a lifetime love of reading, no matter what form it takes

Allan Quatermain
Allan Quatermain

Author: H. Rider Haggard

Publisher: Sheba Blake Publishing Corp.

Published: 2023-03-22

Total Pages: 615

ISBN-13: 122237952X

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The character Allan Quatermain is the hero of H. Rider Haggard's novel King Solomon's Mines. In this adventure novel named after him, Quatermain longs for a return to the wilderness after losing his son. He talks a number of companions into joining him and they journey inland from Africa's east coast, where they are attacked by Masai warriors. As part of our mission to publish great works of literary fiction and nonfiction, Sheba Blake Publishing Corp. is extremely dedicated to bringing to the forefront the amazing works of long dead and truly talented authors.

King Solomon's Mines
King Solomon's Mines

Author: Henry Rider Haggard

Publisher: Puffin Books

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9780140366877

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The classic adventure of danger and discovery in a strange land. Three men trek to the remote African interior in search of a lost friend - and reach, at the end of a perilous journey, an unknown land cut off from the world, where terrible dangers threaten anyone who ventures near the spectacular diamond mines of King Solomon . . .