H. Rider Haggard
H. Rider Haggard was a British author born on June 22, 1856, in Norfolk, England. He gained fame in the late 19th century as one of the pioneers of the adventure fiction genre, particularly with his classic novel "King Solomon's Mines." Haggard's works are often infused with themes of exploration, exotic locales, and the clash of cultures, reflecting his own experiences in Africa, where he spent part of his youth. His captivating storytelling and vivid imagination brought to life the adventures of unforgettable characters, such as Allan Quatermain and Ayesha, who continue to inspire readers today.
Haggard's writing is marked by a sense of wonder and curiosity about the world, making his tales both thrilling and thought-provoking. If you're intrigued by tales of adventure, mystery, and the exploration of lost civilizations, you’ll find a treasure trove of stories in his works. Dive into the world of H. Rider Haggard and discover the rich landscapes and exciting escapades that await you in the app!
Beatrice
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Beatrice is a lonely twenty-two year old woman. After saving Geoffrey's life, they fall in love. However, Geoffrey is married. In addition, …
Montezuma's Daughter
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A moving adventure story narrated by Thomas Wingfield, an Englishman, for Queen Elizabeth 1 of England about the murder of his mother, his t…
Child of Storm
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Child of Storm is a 1913 novel by H. Rider Haggard featuring Allan Quatermain. The plot is set in 1854-56 and concerns Quatermain hunting in…
The World's Desire
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Andrew Lang and H. Rider Haggard
H. Rider Haggard (author of King Solomon's Mines the Allan Quatermain Series, and many more) and Andrew Lang (author of, among others, the r…
The Wanderer's Necklace
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The Wanderer’s Necklace is classic Haggard, filled with adventure, intrigue, and steadfastness in the face of overwhelming obstacles. “The E…
Queen Sheba's Ring
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A famed archeologist, an aging doctor, and a young army engineer set out across the African desert on a great adventure. Professor Higgs is …
The Spirit of Bambatse
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A romance, a shipwreck and a hunt for buried Portuguese treasure in the Transvaal. All the ingredients of an imperial adventure that made Ha…
The Ancient Allan
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This is the thrilling tale as told by Allan Quatermain of events in his life, or should we say his lives? By the use of a mystical herb, he …
Nada the Lily
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A classic tale of love and revenge set in the Zulu Kingdom of present-day KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. A work of fiction loosely woven aro…
Stella Fregelius
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Following a shipwreck Stella is preparing to die but is unexpectedly rescued. A love triangle of an unusual sort develops where an inventor …
Fair Margaret
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This story is set during the reign of King Henry VII. Peter Brome is a poor man and without a father, and is in love with Margaret the dark-…
The Ghost Kings
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Rachel Dove is a British missionary's daughter in the wilds of Africa. Her life is turned around when fellow teenager Richard Darrien rescue…
Maiwa's Revenge; Or, The War of the Little Hand
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H. Rider Haggard
While hunting elephants in the country of Wambe, big game Hunter Allan Quartermain gets word that an old friend, John Every, is a captive of…
Elissa
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Anthropologists have studied the ruins of a great city and temple in Zimbabwe, and it has left them in wonder. The construction and markings…
Jess
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H. Rider Haggard
The setting for this novel is the Boer War in South Africa in 1880. This novel is interesting and exciting on several levels: there are com…
Love Eternal
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This follows the story of Godfrey and Isobel and their relationship as they grow up. - Summary by Michele Eaton
When the World Shook
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A fictional memoir of Humphrey Arbuthnot of Devonshire, we are taken on a voyage to the island of Orofena, in the South Seas, together with…
The Brethren (Version 2)
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A tale of love, romance and chivalry set amongst the backdrop of the climactic months before the opening of the Kings' Crusade. Two English…
Wisdom's Daughter
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A strange manuscript in an unknown language is found among the effects of the late Professor Horace Holly. Its translator discovers that whi…
Joan Haste
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A romantic melodrama and one of H. Rider Haggard's most poignant love stories. Joan Haste, a beautiful but illegitimate woman whose mother …