King Solomon's Mines by H. Rider Haggard
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.
The 829th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1885
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-400
- Words
- 83,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 45th on 100 Books of Classical and Modern Foreign Literature (The Union of Russian Writers)
- 410th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)