King Solomon's Mines

Name: King Solomon's Mines
Author: H. Rider Haggard

The story follows Allan Quatermain, a hunter and adventurer, who joins an expedition to find King Solomon's mines in Africa. They are searching for the lost city of Kôr, where they hope to find gold and other treasures. The group faces numerous challenges and obstacles as they journey deeper into the African wilderness. Along the way, they encounter various tribes and creatures, including a beautiful woman named Ayesha who is determined to protect her people's secrets.

By H. Rider Haggard · First published 1885 · Genre: Adventure, Action, Historical Fiction · 20 chapters · 96,892 words

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It is a curious thing that at my age-fifty-five last birthday-I should find myself taking up a pen to try to write a history. I wonder what sort of a history it will be when I have finished it, if ever I come to the end of the trip! I have done a good many things in my life, which seems a long one to me, owing to my having begun work so young, perhaps. At an age when other boys are at school I was earning my living as a trader in the old Colony. I have been trading, hunting, fighting, or mining ever since. And yet it is only eight months ago that I made my pile. It is a big pile now that I have got it-I don't yet know how big-but I do not think I would go through the last fifteen or sixteen months again for it; no, not if I knew that I should come out safe at the end, pile and all. But then I am a timid man, and dislike violence; moreover, I am almost sick of adventure. I wonder why I am going to write this book: it is not in my line.

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Work type: Novel
Author: H. Rider Haggard
Date: 1885 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Action, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery
Length: 96,892 words
Structure: 20 chapters, 1,588 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Adventure — The plot centers around a perilous journey and exploration in uncharted territories, filled with danger and excitement.
Action — The narrative is driven by numerous action-packed sequences and physical challenges faced by the characters.
Historical Fiction — Set in a historical context, it reflects the colonial attitudes and exploration themes of the late 19th century.
Fantasy — Incorporates fantastical elements such as legendary treasures and mythical locations.