
King Solomon’s Mines - by H. Rider Haggard
Contents
AUTHOR’S NOTE
POST SCRIPTUM
INTRODUCTION
KING SOLOMON’S MINES
CHAPTER I. I MEET SIR HENRY CURTIS
CHAPTER II. THE LEGEND OF SOLOMON’S MINES
CHAPTER III. UMBOPA ENTERS OUR SERVICE
CHAPTER IV. AN ELEPHANT HUNT
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.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (442K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2000-05-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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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