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Set in the uncharted regions of Africa, the story follows Allan Quatermain and his group of adventurers on a quest to find a missing brother. As a progressive Victorian character, Quatermain is depicted as a big game hunter who advocates for the native people, showcasing Haggard's sympathetic portrayal of Africans despite the European-centric narrative. This novel is notable for being the first English fictional adventure set in Africa, establishing the foundation for the subsequent Allan Quatermain series.
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- Title
- King Solomons Mines
- Language
- English
- Authors
- H. Rider Haggard
- Publisher
- Book Jungle
- Released
- 2008
- Pages
- 216
- ISBN13
- 9781438504575
- Series
- First published
- 1885
- Original title
- King Solomon's Mines
- Rating
- 3.85 out of 5
- Description
- Set in the uncharted regions of Africa, the story follows Allan Quatermain and his group of adventurers on a quest to find a missing brother. As a progressive Victorian character, Quatermain is depicted as a big game hunter who advocates for the native people, showcasing Haggard's sympathetic portrayal of Africans despite the European-centric narrative. This novel is notable for being the first English fictional adventure set in Africa, establishing the foundation for the subsequent Allan Quatermain series.