Books with author Haggard H Rider

She: A History of Adventure by H. Rider HaggardHow is this book unique? Illustrations IncludedShe — subtitled A History of Adventure — is a novel by H. Rider Haggard (1856–1925), first serialised in The Graphic magazine from October 1886 to January 1887. She is one of the classics of imaginative literature, and one of the best-selling books of all time, with over 83 million copies sold in 44 different languages as of 1965. She was extraordinarily popular upon its release and has never been out of print. According to literary historian Andrew M. Stauffer, "She has always been Rider Haggard's most popular and influential novel, challenged only by King Solomon's Mines in this regard".

How is this book unique?Font adjustments & biography includedUnabridged (100% Original content)Formatted for e-readerIllustratedAbout She: A History of Adventure: By H. Rider HaggardShe — subtitled A History of Adventure — is a novel by H. Rider Haggard (1856–1925), first serialised in The Graphic magazine from October 1886 to January 1887. She is one of the classics of imaginative literature, and one of the best-selling books of all time, with over 83 million copies sold in 44 different languages as of 1965. She was extraordinarily popular upon its release and has never been out of print. According to literary historian Andrew M. Stauffer, "She has always been Rider Haggard's most popular and influential novel, challenged only by King Solomon's Mines in this regard".

When Cambridge professor Horace Holly journeys to the heart of Africa with his ward Leo Vincey, they discover a primitive people ruled by the white queen Ayesha, worshipped as "She" or "She-who-must-be-obeyed." Taken as prisoners, they learn that She has been expecting them and has dark ambitions for Leo in particular. Can they resist the supernatural attractions of She and escape?

Eric Brighteyes", an epic viking novel, describes the adventures of its eponymous principal character in 10th century Iceland. Eric Thorgrimursson (nicknamed Brighteyes" for his most notable trait), strives to win the hand of his beloved, Gudruda the Fair. Her father Asmund, a priest of the old Norse gods, opposes the match, thinking Eric a man without prospects. But deadlier by far are the intrigues of Swanhild, Gudruda's half-sister and a sorceress who desires Eric for herself. Battles, intrigues, and treachery follow…

This collection includes 15 novels and stories by a famous British author H. Rider Haggard about Allan Quatermain: KING SOLOMON'S MINESALLAN QUATERMAINALLAN'S WIFEA TALE OF THREE LIONSHUNTER QUATERMAIN'S STORYLONG ODDSMAIWA'S REVENGE OR THE WAR OF THE LITTLE HANDMARIE (AN EPISODE IN THE LIFE OF THE LATE ALLAN QUATERMAIN)CHILD OF STORMALLAN AND THE HOLY FLOWERTHE IVORY CHILDFINISHEDTHE ANCIENT ALLANSHE AND ALLANMAGEPA THE BUCKThis volume also has 2 active tables of content so books can be read both in chronological order or in the order they were published.

Featuring an appendix of discussion questions, the Diversion Classics edition is ideal for use in book groups and classrooms.Sir Henry Curtis’s brother goes missing after travelling into unexplored territory on a quest for the fabled King Solomon's Mines, so he desperately seeks the help of the great explorer, Allan Quatermain. Fascinated with the legends of Solomon’s Mines and in possession of a map that could lead them there, Quatermain agrees, with one stipulation: he gets half of any diamonds they find there. This thrilling saga encompasses their encounters with dangerous terrain, vast deserts, sorcery, lost tribes, and so much more. This legendary adventure novel carved a winding path for those that would follow and is a must-read for thrill-seekers of every kind.For more classic titles like this, visit www.diversionbooks.com/ebooks/diversion-classics

She, subtitled A History of Adventure, is a novel by Henry Rider Haggard, first serialised in The Graphic magazine from October 1886 to January 1887. The novel is one of the classics of imaginative literature, and with over 96 million copies sold in 44 different languages, one of the best-selling books of all time.Extraordinarily popular upon its release, She has never been out of print. According to the literary historian Andrew M. Stauffer, "She has always been Rider Haggard's most popular and influential novel, challenged only by King Solomon's Mines in this regard".The story is a first-person narrative that follows the journey of Horace Holly and his ward Leo Vincey to a lost kingdom in the African interior. There, they encounter a primitive race of natives and a mysterious white queen, Ayesha, who reigns as the all-powerful 'She,' or "She-who-must-be-obeyed".In this work, Rider Haggard developed the conventions of the Lost World sub-genre, which many later authors emulated.She is placed firmly in the imperialist literature of nineteenth-century England, and inspired by Rider Haggard's experiences of South Africa and British colonialism. The story expresses numerous racial and evolutionary conceptions of the late Victorians, especially notions of degeneration and racial decline prominent during the fin de siècle.In the figure of She, the novel notably explored themes of female authority and feminine behaviour. It has received praise and criticism alike for its representation of womanhood.*Includes link to free full-length audio recording of She.*Includes image gallery.*Special low price.