Bücher von H. Rider Haggard

Pearl-Maiden A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Allan Quatermain, the sequel to King Solomon¿s Mines, was first serialized in Longman¿s Magazine in the U.K. and subsequently published as a novel in 1887. In it we see the eponymous hero reunited with his companions to travel to Africa on a dangerous and adventuresome quest to try to find a legendary tribe of white-skinned people, the Zu-Vendi. Having discovered their remote and isolated country, Quatermain and his crew become embroiled in its internal affairs, culminating in a bitter and violent civil war.

A professor is entreated by a dying colleague to take custody of the colleague¿s five-year old son, raise him to adulthood, and at that time pass on a chest to him. The professor does so, and when the child reaches adulthood and the chest is revealed, it leads them on an adventure to Africa. There they encounter a young queen of a lost race who says she¿s over two thousand years old, with an equally startling claim about the young man.H. Rider Haggard invented the ¿lost world¿ genre of fiction with King Solomon¿s Mines, and he continued the theme, adding in a bit of romance, in She. Haggard wrote the book in six months ¿in a white heat,¿ and handed the manuscript to his agent with the remark, ¿There is what I shall be remembered by.¿ Haggard was right: with its setting in darkest Africa and a woman at its center described as the most beautiful in the world, She was a sensation at its release, has never been out of print, and has sold upwards of 100 million copies.

When the World Shook tells the story of Humphrey Arbuthnot, a writer of adventure stories, and the deathbed promise of his wife that the two would meet again.Arbuthnot, along with his friends Bickley and Bastin, set sail for the Pacific where they promptly encounter a storm and abandon ship. When they awaken they find themselves on the island of Orofena, where they anger the island natives and are soon forced to flee after making an astounding discovery.

King Solomon¿s Mines was published in September 1885, becoming an immediate best seller by tapping into people¿s excitement for the unknown: in this case, the unexplored regions of Africa.Haggard wrote the novel in a very short period, between six and sixteen months, on a bet with his brother to try to match Robert Louis Stevenson¿s Treasure Island. In the process he created a new literary genre known as the ¿Lost World¿ genre, which would later influence other writers like Arthur Conan Doyle and H. P. Lovecraft.The book tells the tale of Allan Quatermain, an adventurer and hunter, who is approached by Sir Henry Curtis and Captain Good to help them find Curtis¿ lost brother, who went missing while trying to find the fabled King Solomon¿s Mines.This book has spawned multiple adaptations in the form of movies, comics, and TV shows.

A Yellow God is a short story written by Joseph Conrad that tells the tale of a man named James Wait who is on a mission to find the lost treasure of King Solomon. Wait, along with his team of adventurers, travels deep into the African jungle, where they encounter various obstacles and dangers. As they make their way through the treacherous terrain, they come across a tribe of natives who worship a mysterious yellow god. The tribe's chief warns them to turn back, but Wait is determined to press on. Eventually, they reach their destination and uncover the treasure, but not without paying a heavy price. The story explores themes of greed, ambition, and the consequences of blindly pursuing wealth and power. Conrad's vivid descriptions of the African landscape and its inhabitants transport readers to another world and leave them captivated until the very end.

""King Solomon's Mines"" is an adventure novel written by H. Rider Haggard. First published in 1885, it follows the journey of Allan Quatermain, a professional big-game hunter, as he leads a small group of explorers on a quest to find the legendary mines of King Solomon in Africa.The story is filled with thrilling encounters, dangerous obstacles, and hidden treasures. As the group ventures deeper into uncharted territory, they face hostile tribes, treacherous landscapes, and the mysteries of the African continent. Along the way, they discover ancient civilizations, encounter wild animals, and unravel the secrets of King Solomon's Mines.Haggard's novel combines elements of adventure, exploration, and colonial-era romance. It offers a vivid portrayal of African landscapes and cultures, while also exploring themes of greed, imperialism, and the clash between Western and indigenous societies.

King Solomon's Mines is a classic adventure novel by the British author Sir Henry Rider Haggard,first published in 1885. The book is one of the first works of the 'Lost World' literary genre, whichwas highly popular during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, inspiring many otherauthors to create similar stories. The novel is set in the context of the European scramble for Africaand reflects the colonial mindset of the era.

Lysbeth, a Tale of the Dutch by H. Rider Haggard has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.

Love Eternal by H. Rider Haggard has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.

H. Rider Haggard, the author of King Solomon's Mines and She, has produced a novel titled Cleopatra: Being a History of the Fall and Revenge of Harmachis. The book's initial edition appeared in 1889. The plot centres on the persistence of a dynastic lineage that is guarded by the Priests of Isis and is set in the Ptolemaic period of ancient Egyptian history. The Priesthood assigns the main character Harmachis, a living descendant of this bloodline, the task of overthrowing the alleged fake Cleopatra, driving the Romans out of Egypt, and re-establishing Egypt's golden age.

The Witch's Head is the second novel by H. Rider Haggard, which he wrote just prior to King Solomon's Mines. Haggard wrote the novel following his debut effort Dawn. He was unable to find any magazine that would serialise the story, but it was accepted for publication by the firm that had put out Dawn. Haggard later wrote that "although, except for the African part, it is not in my opinion so good a story as Dawn, it was extremely well received and within certain limits very successful." The book was a minor success, earning Haggard a profit of fifty pounds.