King Solomon's Mines

Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925

About this book

"King Solomon's Mines" by H. Rider Haggard is a novel published in 1885. It follows adventurer Allan Quatermain as he leads an expedition into unexplored Africa to find a missing aristocrat's brother and locate the legendary treasure of King Solomon. The journey takes them across deadly deserts and into a hidden kingdom ruled by a ruthless king. There, they become entangled in ancient prophecies, witch hunts, and a brewing rebellion. Considered the genesis of the lost world literary genre, it captivates with perilous adventure and mystery.

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Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Solomon%27s_Mines

Author

Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925

Reading level

A2 · Elementary

Language

English