King Solomon's Mines / She / Allan Quatermain (Three Complete Novels)
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some foxing on block, faded spine, plastic film over dust jacket - visible in some areas. Stain on side of block about 2mm bleading into first 12 pages slightly
This classic omnibus edition brings together three of the most influential adventure novels ever written by the master of the "Lost World" genre, H. Rider Haggard. In King Solomon's Mines, readers are introduced to the legendary hunter Allan Quatermain as he leads an expedition into the heart of Africa in search of a missing brother and a fabled treasure. She follows a perilous journey to a hidden kingdom ruled by the immortal and terrifyingly beautiful Ayesha—"She-who-must-be-obeyed." Finally, Allan Quatermain serves as a gripping sequel, taking the veteran explorer on one last epic journey to find a lost white race in the African interior. Rich with suspense, ancient mysteries, and colonial-era intrigue, these stories laid the groundwork for modern icons like Indiana Jones and remain a testament to the enduring power of high-stakes adventure.
Author: H. Rider Haggard
Format: Hardback
Published: 1979, Octopus Books Limited
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some foxing on block, faded spine, plastic film over dust jacket - visible in some areas. Stain on side of block about 2mm bleading into first 12 pages slightly
This classic omnibus edition brings together three of the most influential adventure novels ever written by the master of the "Lost World" genre, H. Rider Haggard. In King Solomon's Mines, readers are introduced to the legendary hunter Allan Quatermain as he leads an expedition into the heart of Africa in search of a missing brother and a fabled treasure. She follows a perilous journey to a hidden kingdom ruled by the immortal and terrifyingly beautiful Ayesha—"She-who-must-be-obeyed." Finally, Allan Quatermain serves as a gripping sequel, taking the veteran explorer on one last epic journey to find a lost white race in the African interior. Rich with suspense, ancient mysteries, and colonial-era intrigue, these stories laid the groundwork for modern icons like Indiana Jones and remain a testament to the enduring power of high-stakes adventure.