H. Rider Haggard
Born: 01-01-1856
H. Rider Haggard was a pioneering English writer known for his adventure novels set in exotic locations, most notably "King Solomon's Mines" and "She." Born in 1856, Haggard's works often explored themes of heroism and mysticism. He was a key figure in the development of the lost world genre, blending elements of fantasy and history. His storytelling continues to influence modern adventure literature, captivating readers with his vivid imagination.
Book summaries for books written by H. Rider Haggard
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The natives, who were not slow to observe this, attributed it to cowardice on my part, and lost no time in takng advantage of it.
We cannot all be great, there have to be small folk as well as big.
It is a good game. I have played it for years.
I can only say that it will end in the complete extinction of the species.
The moon to the east, the sun to the west, the old man full of memories, the young man full of hopes.
Nature has no principles. She makes no distinction between good and evil.
Courage is not a bad thing to have; it is not the highest quality of man, but it is an indispensable quality.
When love finds you, it changes your life forever.
Gloom and sadness pervaded that night's camp, and we were thankful when the morning light appeared.
The past is ever the fountain of the present.
In the stillness, somewhere far away, a lion roared.
In the deep silence of the night, I could hear the distant cries of the native tribes.