Books with author Haggard H Rider

Leo Vincey is haunted by a goddess. In a nighttime vision, she appears to him, revealing her location deep in the mountains of Central Asia. Determined to discover his lost love, he searches for 16 years, finally discovering a lost civilization, ruled by an ambitious queen of unearthly beauty. Could this be his Ayesha reborn? And if so, will the secret of immortality bind them together for eternity?

Advertised as 'The Most Amazing Book Ever Written' when it first came out in 1885, King Solomon's Mines became an immediate best-seller. It's an action-packed story about a group of English adventurers who cross Africa in search of the legendary mines of Solomon. Despite being written over a century ago, the tale is as spell-binding as ever and remains an absolute classic.This meticulous digital edition from Heritage Publishing is a faithful reproduction of the original text and is illustrated with a number of delightful historical images that reflect the period in which the novel is set.

She, subtitled A History of Adventure, is a novel by the English writer H. Rider Haggard, published in book form in 1887 following serialisation in The Graphic magazine between October 1886 and January 1887. She was extraordinarily popular upon its release and has never been out of print.The story is a first-person narrative which follows the journey of Horace Holly and his ward Leo Vincey to a lost kingdom in the African interior. They encounter a primitive race of natives and a mysterious white queen named Ayesha who reigns as the all-powerful "She" or "She-who-must-be-obeyed". Haggard developed many of the conventions of the lost world genre which countless authors have emulated.Haggard was "part of the literary reaction against domestic realism that has been called a romance revival." Other writers following this trend were Robert Louis Stevenson, George MacDonald, and William Morris. Haggard was inspired by his experiences living in South Africa for seven years (1875-1882) working at the highest levels of the British colonial administration. Like many of his works, She is a vivid example of what is now labeled, usually with censure, "imperialist literature". As such, the story embraces concepts of race and evolution, especially notions of degeneration, racial decline and racial purity, prominent in the late Victorian period and at the turn of the century—ideas whose influence would shape the 20th century. In nineteenth-century England, works by Haggard and others—such as G.A. Henty—were devoured by a voracious audience that included children. In the figure of She, the novel notably explored themes of female authority and feminine behaviour. Its representation of womanhood has received both praise and criticism.

A timeless classic of fantasy literature, She is recognized as the groundwork for the lost world literary sub- genre. First published serially in The Graphic magazine from 1886 to 1887, the novel has reached critical acclaim with approximately 100 million copies sold and is regarded as one of the best-selling books of all time. Exploring themes of imperialism, lost civilization, female authority and psyche, the novel also serves as a mirror to reflect Victorian issues such as gender and race. iBoo World's Best ClassicsiBoo Press releases World’s Best Classics, uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work. We preserve the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. All titles are designed with a nice cover, quality paper and a large font that’s easy to read.

How is this book unique?Unabridged (100% Original content)Formatted for e-readerFont adjustments & biography includedIllustratedKing Solomon's Mines (1885) is a popular novel by the Victorian adventure writer and fabulist Sir H. Rider Haggard. It tells of a search of an unexplored region of Africa by a group of adventurers led by Allan Quatermain for the missing brother of one of the party. It is the first English adventure novel set in Africa, and is considered to be the genesis of the Lost World literary genre.The book was first published in September 1885 amid considerable fanfare, with billboards and posters around London announcing "The Most Amazing Book Ever Written". It became an immediate best seller. By the late 19th century, explorers were uncovering ancient civilisations around the world, such as Egypt's Valley of the Kings, and the empire of Assyria. Inner Africa remained largely unexplored and King Solomon's Mines, the first novel of African adventure published in English, captured the public's imagination

This collection includes 15 historical adventure novels, set in colonial Africa, created by a famous British writer H. Rider Haggard:KING SOLOMON'S MINESALLAN QUATERMAINALLAN'S WIFEA TALE OF THREE LIONSHUNTER QUATERMAIN'S STORYLONG ODDSMAIWA'S REVENGE OR THE WAR OF THE LITTLE HANDMARIE CHILD OF STORMALLAN AND THE HOLY FLOWERTHE IVORY CHILDFINISHEDTHE ANCIENT ALLANSHE AND ALLANMAGEPA THE BUCK

King Solomon's Mines by H. Rider HaggardHow is this book unique? Illustrations IncludedKing Solomon's Mines (1885) is a popular novel by the Victorian adventure writer and fabulist Sir H. Rider Haggard. It tells of a search of an unexplored region of Africa by a group of adventurers led by Allan Quatermain for the missing brother of one of the party. It is the first English adventure novel set in Africa, and is considered to be the genesis of the Lost World literary genre.The book was first published in September 1885 amid considerable fanfare, with billboards and posters around London announcing "The Most Amazing Book Ever Written". It became an immediate best seller. By the late 19th century, explorers were uncovering ancient civilisations around the world, such as Egypt's Valley of the Kings, and the empire of Assyria. Inner Africa remained largely unexplored and King Solomon's Mines, the first novel of African adventure published in English, captured the public's imagination

* Beautifully illustrated with atmospheric paintings and delightful sketches from early editions, She is one of the greatest adventure tales of all time. 'She' has sold many millions of copies since its publication well over a hundred years ago. The fantastic story follows the fortunes of three Englishmen who venture to Africa in search of a mystical treasure. Along the way they enter lands ruled by a fearsome white queen known as 'She Who Must Be Obeyed' whose beauty is so great that no man can fail to be entranced by it.* This meticulous digital edition from Heritage Illustrated Publishing is a faithful reproduction of the original text and is enhanced with images carefully selected by our team of professional editors.

* Beautifully illustrated with atmospheric paintings and delightful sketches from early editions, She is one of the greatest adventure tales of all time. 'She' has sold many millions of copies since its publication well over a hundred years ago. The fantastic story follows the fortunes of three Englishmen who venture to Africa in search of a mystical treasure. Along the way they enter lands ruled by a fearsome white queen known as 'She Who Must Be Obeyed' whose beauty is so great that no man can fail to be entranced by it.* This meticulous digital edition from Heritage Illustrated Publishing is a faithful reproduction of the original text and is enhanced with images carefully selected by our team of professional editors.

* Beautifully illustrated with atmospheric paintings and delightful sketches from early editions, She is one of the greatest adventure tales of all time. 'She' has sold many millions of copies since its publication well over a hundred years ago. The fantastic story follows the fortunes of three Englishmen who venture to Africa in search of a mystical treasure. Along the way they enter lands ruled by a fearsome white queen known as 'She Who Must Be Obeyed' whose beauty is so great that no man can fail to be entranced by it.* This meticulous digital edition from Heritage Illustrated Publishing is a faithful reproduction of the original text and is enhanced with images carefully selected by our team of professional editors.