King Solomon's Mines

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King Solomon's Mines

by H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard

EN·~7 hours·26 chapters

Chapters

26 total
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King Solomon’s Mines - by H. Rider Haggard

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Contents

0:49
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AUTHOR’S NOTE

0:29
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POST SCRIPTUM

0:46
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INTRODUCTION

3:23
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KING SOLOMON’S MINES

0:01
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CHAPTER I. I MEET SIR HENRY CURTIS

19:09
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CHAPTER II. THE LEGEND OF SOLOMON’S MINES

19:33
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CHAPTER III. UMBOPA ENTERS OUR SERVICE

23:36
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CHAPTER IV. AN ELEPHANT HUNT

19:37

Description

A seasoned hunter and guide, now retired, answers the call of an old legend and joins Sir Henry Curtis and Captain Good on an expedition into Africa's uncharted interior in search of the fabled mines of King Solomon. Their trek carries them across endless savannah, across scorching deserts, and through desperate moments when water becomes a priceless prize. All are driven by the promise of a treasure that has haunted explorers for generations.

Along the route they encounter the enigmatic Kukuana people, whose customs and fierce warriors test the party’s resolve. A tense meeting with King Twala and a sudden witch‑hunt thrust them into danger, forcing quick decisions and daring action. The story blends vivid landscape, survival challenges, and the growing bond among the three adventurers, offering a timeless portrait of courage and curiosity.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (442K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2000-05-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard

H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard

1856–1925

Best known for thrilling Victorian adventures like King Solomon’s Mines and She, this English writer helped shape the modern lost-world tale. His years in southern Africa gave his fiction the sweeping landscapes, danger, and sense of discovery that made his stories famous.

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