The Ultimate H. Rider Haggard Collection


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The Ultimate H. Rider Haggard Collection is a comprehensive anthology of the famous author's work, showcasing his prowess in adventure fiction and his unique writing style. Known for his vivid descriptions and engaging plots, Haggard's stories often transport readers to distant and exotic lands, filled with suspense and danger. This collection includes some of his most renowned works, such as King Solomon's Mines and She, providing readers with a glimpse into the Victorian era and the fascination with exploration and discovery. Haggard's rich storytelling and attention to detail make his books a thrilling and enthralling read for fans of adventure literature. Henry Rider Haggard, a British writer, was deeply influenced by his experiences in Africa and his interest in archaeology. His travels and observations of different cultures greatly informed his writing, contributing to the authenticity and depth of his narratives. Haggard's passion for storytelling and his adventurous spirit are evident in his body of work, making him a notable figure in the literary world. I highly recommend The Ultimate H. Rider Haggard Collection to readers who enjoy adventure, exploration, and finely crafted storytelling. Haggard's captivating tales will transport you to other worlds and keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.







She and Allan


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I believe it was the old Egyptians - a very wise people, probably indeed much wiser than we know for in the leisure of their ample centuries they had time to think out things - who declared that each individual personality is made up of six or seven different elements, although the Bible only allows us three, namely body soul and spirit...




Moon of Israel


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Though he was best known as a writer of fantastic action-adventure tales, including the Allan Quatermain series from which the modern-day Indiana Jones films drew inspiration, H. Rider Haggard also worked in the genre of historical fiction from time to time. This novel is a fictionalized account of the Israelites' enslavement and eventual escape from Egypt.




The People of the Mist


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Morning Star


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It was evening in Egypt, thousands of years ago, when the Prince Abi, governor of Memphis and of great territories in the Delta, made fast his ship of state to a quay beneath the outermost walls of the mighty city of Uast or Thebes, which we moderns know




The Ghost Kings


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Beatrice


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and quot;Beatrice and quot; was first published in 1890, and was H. Rider Haggard and 's 10th novel, out of 58 titles. Unlike so many of his other books, and quot;Beatrice and quot; is one that features almost no action scenes whatsoever; no lost races, no adventure, no battles, no supernatural elements. What it IS, is a beautifully written romance novel; indeed, is is one of Haggard and 's most emotional works. It tells the story of the ill-fated love affair between Beatrice Granger, an unmarried Welsh school teacher, and Geoffrey Bingham, an unhappily married barrister who lives in London. This all starts after Beatrice saves Geoffrey and 's life in a canoeing accident during a tremendous storm and (in the book and 's only true action set piece and ), and the two become interested in one another. Trouble awaits, in the form of Bingham and 's wife Honoria and (who and 's only interested in money and social climbing and ), Owen Davies and (one of the richest men in Wales, who is morbidly obsessed with marrying Beatrice and ), and Elizabeth and (Beatrice and 's older sister, who will do just about anything to marry Davies herself and ).




Dawn


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Ayesha: The Return of She


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Ayesha, Reincarnated “Think then what it is to live on here eternally and yet be human; to age in soul and see our beloved die and pass to lands whither we may not hope to follow; to wait while drop by drop the curse of the long centuries falls upon our imperishable being, like water slow dripping on a diamond that it cannot wear, till they be born anew forgetful of us, and again sink from our helpless arms into the void unknowable.” - H. Rider Haggard, Ayesha: The Return of She Horace Holly and Leo Vincey are convinced Ayesha didn’t die in Africa so they embark on a journey to Asia and Tibet where they meet the wife of an evil emperor, Khania Atene who claims to be the descendant of one of Alexander the Great’s Hellenic generals. The two also find out that Atene has a rival, in the mysterious Princess of He's, Hesea. Both Atene and Hesea declare their love for Leo. Xist Publishing is a digital-first publisher. Xist Publishing creates books for the touchscreen generation and is dedicated to helping everyone develop a lifetime love of reading, no matter what form it takes