King Solomon's Mines by H. Rider Haggard
A Tale of Adventure
This adventurous novel follows the journey of a group of explorers who set out to find the legendary King Solomon's Mines in unexplored Africa. Led by a brave hunter, they face numerous dangers including wild animals, hostile tribes, and harsh landscapes. Their journey becomes a fight for survival, and they discover a lost kingdom along the way. The novel explores themes of colonialism, masculinity, and the allure of the unknown.
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- Published
- 1885
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.5)
- Alternate Titles
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- König Salomos Schatzkammer
- Las Minas Del Rey Salomón
- Las minas del rey Salomón
- Le Miniere Di Re Salomone
- Le miniere di Re Salomone
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This book is on the following 7 lists:
- 45th on 100 Books of Classical and Modern Foreign Literature (The Union of Russian Writers)
- 410th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 507th on Fantasy and Horror: A Critical and Historical Guide (Book)
- 6255th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 501 Must-Read Books (LibraryThing)