This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of king solomons mines by h. Rider haggard with signed letter cassell and company first printing of the uk first edition. The first english adventure novel set in africa, king solomons mines also made popular the lost world literary genre. Allan quatermain, hero of king solomons mines, tells a moving tale of his first wife, the dutchborn marie marais, and the adventures that were linked to her beautiful, tragic history.
Pages generally very clean and bright, especially for age, minimal tanning to edges, a few light grubby marks, small stains. The main characters of this classics, fiction story are allan quatermain, sir henry curtis. The myths of king solomons mines are an enduring, if elusive, feature of the united monarchy era, but where were they located. Inner africa remained largely unexplored and king solomons mines, the first novel of african adventure published in english, captured the publics imagination.
The project gutenberg etext of king solomons mines, by h. Quatermain is presented as an amateur author, whose first statement at the beginning of the book is one. Rider haggards thrilling saga of elephant hunter allan quatermain and his search for fabled treasure is more than just an adventure story, though. King solomons mines follows the adventure of sir allan quatermain, who ends up discovering the lost civilization of kukuanaland. Rider haggard in his blockbuster adventure novel, king solomons mines, whose publication coincided. Allan quatermain and king solomons mines by haggard, h. Written in 1885, king solomon s mines is an exciting and suspenseful adventure story set in southern africa in the late nineteenth century. King solomons mines, classics illustrated, first edition. Apr 17, 2020 the idea of mines full of riches was first introduced in the late 19th century by author h. Please, consider this image only as a reference, it will not always be the exact cover used in the edition of the published book. Africa remained largely unexplored and king solomons mines, the first novel of african adventure published in english, captured the publics imagination. King solomons mines by h rider haggard, cassell company.
This book is clean, tight, square with very good corners and internally. Of the films that portray king solomons mines, the first one which starred stewart grainger and deborah kerr is by far the best and overshadows the version that starred richard chamberlain, sharon stone and herbert lom et al. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. It has been hugely influential on the adventure genre ever since, the indiana jones movies being just one example of its continuing influence. On his return to britain following the outbreak of the first angloboer war, haggard had been unable to. Alexandra fuller, in her introduction to this modern library paperback classic, finds much in king solomons mines that is relevant to her experience of africa in recent years and today. Pdf download king solomons mines free unquote books. King solomon s mines 1885 is a popular novel by the victorian adventure writer and fabulist, sir h.
King solomons mines henry rider haggard english pdf. The first version premiered in 1937, king solomons mines, and was directed by robert stevenson. Fiction, allan quatermain fictitious character, treasure troves, diamond mines and mining, hunting guides, missing persons, adventure and adventurers, ficcion, quatermain, allan personaje literario, buried treasure, english language, textbooks for foreigners, adventure stories, personas. As alexandra fuller explains in her introduction, in. Haggard wrote the novel as a result of a fiveshilling wager with his brother, namely whether he could write a novel half as good as robert louis stevensons treasure island 1883.
A new edition of haggards classic adventure story, an exciting tale of exploration in the mythical african interior, where allan quatermain leads his intrepid companions in search of the fabled king solomons mines. It serves as the first english adventuredriven novel that takes place in africa, and is viewed as the book that started the lost word genrea genre closely related to fantasy and science fiction often dealing with exploration of lost. The search continues for king solomons mines history. King solomons mines by sir h rider haggard alibris. Rider haggard haggard, henry rider 18561925 english novelist best known for his romantic adventure novels written against south african backgrounds. In fact, the hugely popular king solomons mines is sometimes considered the first of the lost world genre.
Haggard wrote dozens of books many of which dealt with africa however this is the best known for very good reasons. Indeed, the book is thought to have been the inspiration for the entire genre of lost world science fiction and influenced writers as diverse as hp lovecraft and michael crichton. Of the films that portray king solomon s mines, the first one which starred stewart grainger and deborah kerr is by far the best and overshadows the version that starred richard chamberlain, sharon stone and herbert lom et al. H rider haggard published it in 1885 to immense commercial success.
Bound in real red leather with gold lettering and decoration. Leatherbound hardback book published by cassell and company london, uk in 1885. Consider what, if anything, twentyfirstcentury readers may learn from haggards novel about current issues of imperialism, colonialism, race relations. This time, grieving from the tragic loss of his son, quatermain longs to return to his beloved africa. The king solomon of the books title is the biblical king renowned both for his wisdom and for his wealth. Rider haggards classic 1885 exploratory adventure novel featuring allan quartermain, king solomons mines. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 264 pages and is available in paperback format. Written in 1885, king solomons mines is an exciting and suspenseful adventure story set in southern africa in the late nineteenth century. Rider haggard king solomons mines first edition ebay. Sep 01, 2016 king solomon s mines 1885 is a popular novel by the victorian adventure writer and fabulist, sir h. King solomons mines 1st edition rent 9780141439525. It is the first english adventure novel set in africa, and is considered.
Returning to the book, the descriptive narrative alone, is deserving of a commendation for its clear descriptive. Preparers note this was typed from a 1907 edition published by cassell and company, limited. King solomons mines by haggard, first edition abebooks. King solomons mines 1885 haggards first successful novel, it made him immediately famous. Quatermain is presented as an amateur author, whose first statement at the beginning of the book is one of modesty, of being aware of his books shortcomings. First edition, first issue, with bamamgwato for bamangwato on p. Free download or read online king solomons mines pdf epub book. Returning to the book, the descriptive narrative alone, is deserving of a. Gathered together are three classic adaptations behind a millar watt cover. King solomons mines, first published in 1885, was a bestselling novel by the victorian adventure writer h. King solomons mines is a great book to explore the ancient world and discover wisdom through haggards amazing narration. King solomons mines is the story of the leader allan quatermain and his adventurous group of followers on their mission to find the lost brother of an aristocrat, sir henry curtis. Rider haggards classic 1885 exploratory adventure novel featuring allan quartermain, king solomon s mines.
A number of sites have been suggested as the location of his mines. It is the first english fictional adventure novel set in africa, and is considered the. In search of king solomons mines by shah, tahir and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Nov 17, 2007 king solomon s mines can fairly lay claim to be second of that ilk, after treasure island. King solomons mines 1885 is a popular novel by the victorian adventure writer and. Rider haggards king solomons mines has entertained generations of readers since its first publication in 1885. Allan quatermain, hero of king solomon s mines, tells a moving tale of his first wife, the dutchborn marie marais, and the adventures that were linked to her beautiful, tragic history. Rider haggards king solomons mines tells of a group of adventurers journeying into unexplored africa in order to find the missing brother of one of the party. King solomons mines worlds best reading by haggard, h. The best known version premiered in 1950, king solomons mines, directed by compton bennett and andrew marton, which was followed by a sequel, watusi 1959. In the end you will agree the book is the real treasure. Sometimes it is not possible to find the cover corresponding to the book whose edition is published. Rider haggard dedication this faithful but unpretending record of a remarkable adventure is hereby respectfully dedicated by the narrator, allan quatermain, to all the big and little boys who read it.
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. In king solomons mines, with a dour feeling of fatalism, the elephant hunter allan quatermain agrees to join a dangerous treasure hunt. He sets out in search of a lost white tribe, the zuvendis, ruled by two beautiful sister queens. From the first chapter to the last it is the paradigm of a page turner. It tells of a quest into an unexplored region of africa by a group of adventurers led by allan quatermain in search of the missing brother of one of the party. Following a mysterious map of dubious reliability, a small group of men trek into southern africa in search of a lost friendand a lost treasure, the fabled mines of king solomon.
Rider haggard, 9780198722953, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The book became an immediate bestseller after publication in 1885. Rider and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. And at the same time, you see a bunch of nowfamiliar bits appearing for the first time. King solomons mines was one of the first of the lost world novels. Henry rider haggard first editions adrian harrington rare books. Preparer s note this was typed from a 1907 edition published by cassell and company, limited. Rider haggard 18561925, english novelist, whose tense, mysterious stories usually occur in some exotic african setting. The map showed a trail leading to the fabled mines of king solomon, who built the first temple of israel out of gold, mined from the land of ophir.
At the time large parts of africa remained unexplored by europeans and the book captured the imagination of the public. The story is related to us by hunter and trader allan quatermain who, with the help of an old treasure map, goes in search of the legendary mines of king solomon. It has been hugely influential on the adventure genre ever since, the indiana jones movies being just one example of. It relates a journey into the heart of africa by a group of adventurers led by allan quatermain in search of the legendary wealth said to be concealed in the mines of the novels title. King solomons mines 1885 is a popular novel by the victorian adventure writer and fabulist, sir h. Returning to the book, the descriptive narrative alone, is deserving of a commendation for its clear descriptive candour of the explorers clash with the sangoma and the whole tribe before the chieftains hut. This book is the response to a fiveshilling dare from haggards brother that he couldnt write a book half as good as treasure island. Rider haggard s king solomon s mines has entertained generations of readers since its first publication in 1885.
He sets out in search of a lost white tribe, the zu. King solomons mines can fairly lay claim to be second of that ilk, after treasure island. Touted by its 1885 publisher as the most amazing story ever written, king solomons mines was one of the bestselling novels of the nineteenth century. King solomon s mines, allan quatermain and montezuma s daughter, all written by the father of the lost world genre. The first edition of the novel was published in 1885, and was written by h. We have met the intrepid huntertracker allan quatermain before, in h. On his return to britain following the outbreak of the first angloboer war, haggard had been unable to find a publisher willing to take on his denunciation of britains south african policies, and paid trubner 50 to print a small run of 750. The book was first published in september 1885 amid considerable fanfare, with billboards and posters around london announcing the most amazing book. Bound by bayntunriviere in full red calf, gilt rules on the boards, raised bands on the spine, morocco spine labels, marbled end papers and all edges gilt, cloth covers bound in at the rear. Since we have relocated king solomon into lower egypt, at tanis, the answer may well be contained in the complex political situation in egypt during this era, for the 21st dynasty was a. This moving story depicts the tumultuous political era of the 1830s, involving the boers, french colonists and the zulu tribe in the cape colony of south africa. The strips are reproduced from the original artboards and have never looked better. King solomon s mines 1885 is a popular novel by the english victorian adventure writer and fabulist sir h.
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