| Author |
Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925 |
| Title |
King Solomon's Mines
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Solomon%27s_Mines
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
John Bickers and Dagny. HTML version by Al Haines.
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| Summary |
"King Solomon's Mines" by H. Rider Haggard is an adventure novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative follows the protagonist, Allan Quatermain, as he embarks on a perilous journey with Sir Henry Curtis and Captain John Good to locate the fabled mines said to be filled with treasures, which belong to the legendary King Solomon. The tale is steeped in elements of exploration, danger, and the quest for wealth, presenting an exciting narrative set against the backdrop of African landscapes and cultures. The beginning of this adventure introduces us to Allan Quatermain, a seasoned hunter and trader, who recounts his life experiences that lead him to take on an extraordinary quest at the behest of Sir Henry Curtis and Captain Good. The inciting moment occurs when Quatermain learns about Curtis's brother, who has gone missing while searching for Solomon's Mines. The opening chapters establish a tone of rugged realism mixed with the thrill of uncovering ancient secrets, as Quatermain reflects on the risks of the journey and shares legends about the mines, while also preparing the reader for the challenges they might face. As tensions rise, characters like Umbopa, a proud Zulu man, are introduced, hinting at the complex interactions between cultures that will develop throughout their expedition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Africa -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Missing persons -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Treasure troves -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Hunting guides -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Diamond mines and mining -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Quatermain, Allan (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2166 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 2000 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 11, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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