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King Solomon's Mines

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Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century Africa, the narrative follows adventurer Allan Quatermain as he embarks on a perilous quest to locate Sir Henry Curtis's lost brother, who vanished while searching for the legendary King Solomon's Mines. Joined by Curtis and Captain Good, they navigate treacherous landscapes, confront wild elephants, and face fierce warriors, all fueled by the allure of untold riches. This pioneering work not only captivated readers of its time but also laid the groundwork for the Lost World literary genre.

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Language
English
Publisher
Digireads.com
Released
2021
Pages
166
ISBN13
9781420975161
Series
First published
1885
Original title
King Solomon's Mines
Rating
3.85 out of 5
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Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century Africa, the narrative follows adventurer Allan Quatermain as he embarks on a perilous quest to locate Sir Henry Curtis's lost brother, who vanished while searching for the legendary King Solomon's Mines. Joined by Curtis and Captain Good, they navigate treacherous landscapes, confront wild elephants, and face fierce warriors, all fueled by the allure of untold riches. This pioneering work not only captivated readers of its time but also laid the groundwork for the Lost World literary genre.