DAWN - Softcover

Haggard, H. Rider

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9358042109 ISBN 13: 9789358042108

Verlag: Pharos Books Private Limited, 2024

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Dawn by H. Rider Haggard is a captivating adventure novel that takes readers on a journey through the heart of Africa. The story follows Allan Quatermain, a seasoned explorer, and his companions as they embark on a dangerous mission to find a lost tribe and recover a treasure trove of diamonds. Along the way, they encounter fierce tribes, treacherous terrain, and deadly wildlife. Haggard's vivid descriptions of the African landscape and its inhabitants transport readers to another world. The characters are well-developed and complex, cach with their own motivations and flaws. The plot is full of twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

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Sir Henry Rider Haggard, born on June 22, 1856, in Bradenham, United Kingdom, was a prominent English writer known for his adventure fiction, particularly those set in exotic locations like Africa. His novels often blend thrilling adventures with elements of fantasy and exploration. Haggard was also active in land reform efforts across the British Empire, advocating for improvements in the lives of indigenous peoples. He married Mariana Louisa Margitson in 1880, with whom he had two daughters. Haggard's parents were William Meybohm Rider Haggard and Ella Doveton. Andrew Lang, born March 31, 1844, in Selkirk, United Kingdom, was a Scottish poet, novelist, and literary critic, best known for collecting folk and fairy tales. A scholar with a broad range of interests, Lang contributed to anthropology and was a notable figure at the University of St Andrews, where the Andrew Lang lectures were named in his honor. Lang's marriage to Leonora Blanche Alleyne in 1875 marked a personal chapter in his life. His legacy is deeply embedded in children's literature, with his fairy tale collections remaining influential. Lang passed away on July 20, 1912, in Banchory, United Kingdom.

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• Verlag: Pharos Books Private Limited
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 9358042109
• ISBN 13: 9789358042108
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 586
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