King Solomon’s mines. Illustrated edition


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In literature there is a category of novels that can surely be entered in the Red Data Book as they tell us about incredible places on the planet Earth. " King Solomon’s mines" is a book written in the late nineteenth century, which exactly reflects that period. It is the brightest representative of adventure literature. Exciting, dizzying situations, treasure hunts, wild tribes which are yet not aware of firearms, evil sorceress ... And, of course, cute, brave, fearless heroes.




King Solomon's Mines


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Allan Quatermain joins forces with a sea captain and an English nobleman to find the latter's missing brother.




Robinson Crusoe : Om Illustrated Classics


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Cast away! When young Robinson Crusoe refuted his father’s wishes, choosing to be an adventurer at sea rather than studying Law, little did he realise that life as he knew it, would change forever. Washed up on a deserted island after a violent storm at sea, Robinson is left all alone with the ship’s dog and a few supplies. Will Robinson Crusoe be able to survive on the Island? Were all these years of toil and caution in vain? Who is the savage, Friday? Will he help Crusoe or finish him? Read it all in the fascinating pages of this eternal classic.







Queen Sheba's Ring


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King Solomon's Mines Illustrated


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H. Rider Haggard's King Solomon's Mines has entertained generations of readers since its first publication in 1885. Following a mysterious map of dubious reliability, a small group of men trek into southern Africa in search of a lost friend-and a lost treasure, the fabled mines of King Solomon. Led by the English adventurer and fortune hunter Allan Quartermain, they discover a frozen corpse, survive untold dangers in remote mountains and deserts, and encounter the merciless King Twala en route to the legendary hoard of diamonds.




The Book of King Solomon


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The story of King Solomon, as told by his court historian.




Rupert of Hentzau (Dystopian Novel)


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Queen Flavia, dutifully but unhappily married to her cousin Rudolf V, writes to her true love Rudolf Rassendyll. The letter is carried by von Tarlenheim and his servant Bauer to be delivered by hand, but Fritz is betrayed by Bauer and it is stolen by the exiled Rupert of Hentzau and his loyal cousin the Count of Luzau-Rischenheim. Hentzau sees in it a chance to return to favor by informing the pathologically jealous and paranoid King.




Allan's Wife


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The tale of Allan Quatermain's second wife, Stella, is also a classic fantasy African adventure, complete with magic and ghosts, plus Haggard's trademark gripping narrative style. A fantastic adventure by one of the greatest adventure writers ever!