King Solomon’s Mines – H. Rider Haggard

King Solomon’s Mines

🔹 Author: H. Rider Haggard

🔹 Publisher: Blackie, London and Glasgow

🔹 Edition: 1979 Edition

🔹 Binding: Hardcover

🔹 Pages: 238

🔹 Size: 5.5 × 1 × 8 inches

🔹 Language: English

Written by H. Rider Haggard, King Solomon’s Mines is a landmark adventure novel that has inspired generations of readers since its original publication in the nineteenth century. Widely regarded as one of the foundations of modern adventure fiction, the story combines mystery, danger, exploration, and unforgettable characters in a tale that has become a literary classic.

The novel follows the experienced hunter and explorer Allan Quatermain, who joins an ambitious expedition into the unexplored regions of southern Africa in search of the legendary diamond mines of King Solomon. As the journey unfolds, the explorers face hostile landscapes, hidden kingdoms, ancient legends, and countless dangers that test their courage, loyalty, and determination. The narrative balances fast-paced adventure with vivid descriptions of the African wilderness, creating an immersive reading experience that has remained popular for well over a century.

Beyond its exciting plot, the novel explores themes of friendship, bravery, leadership, survival, and the enduring human desire to discover the unknown. Haggard’s imaginative storytelling and memorable characters established many of the conventions of the lost-world adventure novel, influencing countless writers and filmmakers who followed.

Published by Blackie, London and Glasgow in this 1979 hardcover edition, the volume contains 238 pages and measures 5.5 × 1 × 8 inches. Its durable binding and attractive presentation make it suitable for both enjoyable reading and long-term collection.

A timeless masterpiece of adventure literature, King Solomon’s Mines remains essential reading for admirers of classic fiction, exploration stories, and Victorian literature.

• Written by H. Rider Haggard
• Published by Blackie, London and Glasgow
• 1979 Edition
• Hardcover binding
• 238 pages
• Size: 5.5 × 1 × 8 inches
• Language: English
• Classic adventure novel featuring Allan Quatermain
• Themes of exploration, treasure hunting, and survival
• Ideal for readers and collectors of classic literature

🔹 Collector’s Note

This 1979 hardcover edition of King Solomon’s Mines, published by Blackie, London and Glasgow, is an attractive collectible for admirers of classic adventure fiction. As one of the most influential adventure novels ever written, it continues to hold an important place in literary history and makes a valuable addition to collections of Victorian literature, classic novels, and adventure fiction.