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Sir Henry Rider Haggard KBE (/ ˈ h æ ɡ ər d /; 22 June 1856 – 14 May 1925) was an English writer of adventure fiction romances set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and a pioneer of the lost world literary genre.
H. Rider Haggard, KBE (/ ˈ h æ ɡ ər d /; 1856–1925) was a British writer, largely of adventure fiction, but also of non-fiction. The eighth child of a Norfolk barrister and squire, [1] through family connections he gained employment with Sir Henry Bulwer during the latter's service as lieutenant-governor of Natal , South Africa ...
Title [6]Date Of PublicationPeriodical"The Transvaal"May 1877"A Zulu War-Dance"July 1877"A Visit to the Chief Secocoeni"September 1877"Hydrophobia" (letter)3 November 1885Jun 18, 2024 · Sir H. Rider Haggard (born June 22, 1856, Bradenham, Norfolk, Eng.—died May 14, 1925, London) was an English novelist best known for his romantic adventure King Solomon’s Mines (1885). The son of a barrister, Haggard was educated at Ipswich grammar school and by private tutors.
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Complete order of H. Rider Haggard books in Publication Order and Chronological Order.
King Solomon's Mines (1885) is a popular novel by the English Victorian adventure writer and fabulist Sir H. Rider Haggard. It tells of an expedition through an unexplored region of Africa by a group of adventurers led by Allan Quatermain , searching for the missing brother of one of the party.
- H. Rider Haggard, Eça de Queirós
- 1885
Apr 24, 2012 · A comprehensive overview of the life and works of H. Rider Haggard, a prolific and influential writer of imperial romances and nonfiction. Learn about his biography, literary reputation, critical reception, and themes of his novels and essays.
Sir Henry Rider Haggard, KBE was an English writer of adventure novels set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and the creator of the Lost World literary genre. His stories, situated at the lighter end of the scale of Victorian literature, continue to be popular and influential.
