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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. [1]
Rider Haggard was interested in land affairs and wrote several works on the subject; in 1895 he served on a government commission to examine Salvation Army labour colonies, and in 1911 he served on the Royal Commission examining coastal erosion.
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.
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.
H. Rider Haggard was an English writer of adventure novels set in exotic locations, especially Africa. He created the Lost World genre and wrote popular books such as King Solomon's Mines, She, and Allan Quatermain.
King Solomon's Mines is an 1885 popular novel [1] 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.
Apr 6, 2006 · "She" by H. Rider Haggard is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the mysterious and immortal woman known as Ayesha, exploring themes of adventure, love, and immortality, intertwined with elements of fantasy and the exotic allure of Africa.
