Bøger af H. Rider Haggard

"Doctor Therne" is a novel by H. Rider Haggard. The story revolves around the life of James Therne, a physician in the city of Dunchester who becomes embroiled in controversy after advocating against compulsory smallpox vaccinations. A smallpox epidemic then breaks out in the city, killing thousands, and Therne is haunted by guilt for his role in the disaster. The novel explores themes of morality, guilt, and redemption, as well as the dangers of anti-vaccination movements. It also delves into the complexities of relationships, as Therne struggles to reconcile his love for his daughter with his guilt over her death. Overall, "Doctor Therne" is a thought-provoking novel that raises important questions about the responsibilities of those in positions of authority and the consequences of their actions.

"Cetywayo and His White Neighbors" is a historical novel written by H. Rider Haggard. The book depicts the conflict between the Zulu kingdom under King Cetshwayo and the British colonial forces in the late 19th century. The novel is set in the region of Zululand, in what is now South Africa, and follows the story of a detailed portrayal of cultural and social customs of the Zulu people, as well as politics and strategies of the British colonial forces. It also explores themes of imperialism, colonialism, and racism, as well as the complex relationships between the different communities living in the region. As a result, "Cetywayo and His White Neighbours" offers a fascinating insight into the history of South Africa and the conflict between European colonialism and indigenous peoples

"Finished" is a novel written by H. Rider Haggard. The story follows the adventures of Allan Quatermain, a British explorer, and adventurer who becomes embroiled in the conflict. Quatermain is depicted as being one of the few survivors of the Battle of Isandhlwana, a major battle between the British forces and the Zulu army. Throughout the novel, Haggard paints a vivid picture of the political and social tensions that existed during the time of the Anglo-Zulu War. He also portrays the complex relationships between the British and the Zulu people, as well as the internal conflicts within the Zulu kingdom. Real-life historical figures such as Cetewayo and Anthony Durnford make appearances in the novel, adding to its authenticity and historical accuracy. "Finished" is a gripping tale of adventure, intrigue, and war, set against the backdrop of one of the most significant conflicts in British colonial history. Readers who are fans of historical fiction and those interested in the Anglo-Zulu War should read this amazing novel!

"The Ancient Allan" is an adventure novel written by H. Rider Haggard in 1920. The book tells the story of Allan Quatermain, a legendary explorer and adventurer, and his journey to the lost city in search of treasure and adventure. The story begins with Allan being visited by his old friend, Sir Henry Curtis, who tells him of a lost city filled with treasure in the heart of Africa. Allan, along with a group of companions, sets out on a perilous journey through treacherous terrain and dangerous wildlife to find the city. Along the way, they encounter a variety of challenges, including hostile tribes, dangerous animals, and treacherous weather. Eventually, they reach the lost city, where they face even greater dangers, including deadly traps and ancient curses. Through it all, Allan remains determined to find the treasure and uncover the secrets of the ancient civilization that once inhabited the city. Will he be successful? The novel is full of action, adventure, and suspense, as well as themes of loyalty, friendship, and honor.

"Benita" is a fictional novel by H. Rider Haggard. The story follows the adventures of a trader named Seymour, who becomes obsessed with finding a legendary treasure that was supposedly buried by a group of Portuguese explorers many years before. In his quest to find the treasure, Seymour enlists the help of a mesmerist named Mr. Meeson, who puts a young girl named Benita into a trance. Through Benita's trance-induced visions, Seymour is able to piece together the story of the Portuguese explorers and their ill-fated expedition to find the treasure. As Seymour and his team search for the treasure, they encounter various dangers and obstacles, including hostile natives and treacherous terrain. Along the way, Seymour develops a romantic interest in Benita, who proves to be a valuable ally in their search for the treasure. Ultimately, Seymour and his team are able to locate the treasure, but not without suffering a number of losses and setbacks. The novel ends with Seymour and Benita returning to civilization, richer but wiser for their experiences.

H. Rider Haggard's book The Ivory Child featuring Allan Quatermain. Two foreigners inquire for Allan Quatermain by his name among the Africans, Macumazana, while he is being sought by two foreigners when Quatermain is visiting Lord Randall. The two guests are Harut and Marut, priests and physicians from the White Kendah People, and they are here to request assistance from Allan Quatermain. The Black Kendah people, worship an evil spirit, and the White Kendah people are at war. The biggest elephant they have ever seen is home to the god's spirit, and no man has ever been able to slay it, except for Allan Quatermain. Now, to stop the evil spirit from annihilating the entire White Kendah People, our brave hero must travel back to Africa.

She, subtitled A History of Adventure, is a novel by the English writer H. Rider Haggard, published in book form in 1887 following serialisation in The Graphic magazine between October 1886 and January 1887. She was extraordinarily popular upon its release and has never been out of print. The story is a first-person narrative which follows the journey of Horace Holly and his ward Leo Vincey to a lost kingdom in the African interior. They encounter a native people and a mysterious white queen named Ayesha who reigns as the all-powerful "She" or "She-who-must-be-obeyed". Haggard developed many of the conventions of the lost world genre which countless authors have emulated. Haggard was "part of the literary reaction against domestic realism that has been called a romance revival." Other writers following this trend were Robert Louis Stevenson, George MacDonald, and William Morris. Haggard was inspired by his experiences living in South Africa for seven years (1875-82) working at the highest levels of the British colonial administration. In the figure of She, the novel notably explored themes of female authority and feminine behaviour. Its representation of womanhood has received both praise and criticism.

There are two approaches to writing a historical romance. The first is to pick a few prominent and influential people from the era to be handled, and then try to imagine them as they were using historical evidence. The alternative is to research that period and the history of the nation in which it took place and extrapolate the required characteristics from there. "Lysbeth" aspires to present readers of today with a glimpse into the lives of individuals who endured what was arguably the most terrifying dictatorship the western world has ever experienced. One wonders how they survived and how it is possible that they did not perish from the fright. These are important issues to think about, especially for young people who tend to take everything for granted, even their freedom of religion and safety. Travelers in the Netherlands have occasionally expressed amazement to the author that even in an era of extensive decoration, its majestic churches are permitted to stay covered with mournful whitewash. They would no longer be amazed if they could travel through time and see in their minds specific incidents that have occurred within these temples and around their walls. People who are aware of the truths about their history and deliverance will not be surprised by the prejudice

Allan Quatermain is an 1887 novel by H. Rider Haggard. It is the sequel to Haggard's 1885 novel King Solomon's Mines. Haggard wrote the book over his summer holiday in 1885 immediately after King Solomon's Mines. It was first serialised in Longman's Magazine before being published. At the beginning of the book, Allan Quatermain's only son has died and he longs to get back into the wilderness. He persuades Sir Henry Curtis, Captain John Good, and the Zulu chief Umslopogaas to accompany him, and they set out from the coast of east Africa into the territory of the Maasai. While staying with a Scottish missionary, Mr. Mackenzie, they run into a group of Maasai who kidnap Mr. Mackenzie's daughter. The Maasai demand the life of one of the party as ransom, but instead they lead an attack on the Maasai, catching them by surprise and slaughtering them. The group then travel by canoe along an underground river to a lake (which turns out to be the sacred lake of Zu-Vendis) in the kingdom of Zu-Vendis beyond a range of mountains. The Zu-Vendi are a warlike race of white-skinned people isolated from other African races; their capital is called Milosis. At the time of the British party's arrival, they are ruled jointly by two sisters, Nyleptha and Sorais. The priests of the Zu-Vendi religion are hostile to the explorers as they had killed hippopotamuses - animals sacred to the Zu-Vendis - on their arrival, but the queens protect them.Both sisters fall passionately in love with Curtis, but Curtis loves only Nyleptha. Together with Nyleptha's rejection of the nobleman Nasta, the lord of a highland domain, a civil war breaks out. Sorais' and Nasta's forces fight against those of Nyleptha, Curtis and Quatermain. After a battle in which Queen Nyleptha's forces emerge victorious despite being outnumbered, it turns out that Queen Nyleptha is threatened by the treachery of the priests, who plan to murder her in her palace before her army's return. Umslopogaas and one loyal warrior manage to save her by defending the main doorway of the palace, while killing the attackers including Nasta and the chief priest Agon, although both are mortally wounded. Defeated and jealous, Sorais takes her own life. Nyleptha and Curtis become queen and king, while Quatermain dies from a wound suffered in the battle. The book Science-Fiction: The Early Years said about Allan Quatermain that the book was "one of Haggard's most successful works" and "the lost-race novel par excellence, setting up many of the motifs and fictional patterns that became an integral part of the subgenre". King Solomon's Mines and Allan Quatermain were adapted into the film King Solomon's Treasure. Allan Quatermain was also adapted into the film Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold. (wikipedia.org)

H. Rider Haggard wrote the book She and Allan, which was first released in 1921. It brought together his two most well-known characters, Allan Quatermain from King Solomon's Mines and Ayesha from She (to which it serves as a prologue). The novel also has Umslopogaas from Nada the Lily as a significant character. She and Allan, along with the other three books in the series, were made into the 1935 movie She. In September 1975, the Newcastle Publishing Company reissued it as the sixth installment of the Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library series. Zikali, a Zulu witch doctor who says he can connect with the dead, is someone Allan Quatermain wants to see. He meets Umslopogaas, a formidable Zulu warrior chieftain, along the way. They arrive at a distant community called "Strathmuir," which is managed by a drunken ex-marine commander. Ayesha is located camped out among the remains of the ancient city of Kôr, and Allan is asked to meet her. He is able to withstand her allure and maintains his skepticism about her claims that she is immortal throughout the entire novel. After a few days, Robertson leaves the camp in search of the rebel Armahagger keeping Inez hostage.

The well-known book King Solomon's Mines (1885) was written by English adventurer and fabulist Sir H. Rider Haggard. Adventurer and white hunter Allan Quatermain live in Durban in what is now South Africa. Aristocrat Sir Henry Curtis and his buddy Captain Good approach him and ask for his assistance in locating Sir Henry's brother. They bring a mystery native with them by the name of Umbopa who resembles a more regal, attractive, and well-spoken porter than others.They soon come upon a group of Kukuana warriors who are just ready to slay them when Captain Good fumbles with his dentures in nervousness. They identify as ""white men from the stars""-sorcerer-gods-to protect themselves and are forced to demonstrate their deity.She takes them to a treasure room hidden deep beneath a mountain that is stocked with gold, gems, and ivory. Then, as they are gazing at the riches, she cunningly slips away and activates a hidden mechanism that shuts the huge stone door to the pit. They discover an escape route after a few depressing days spent locked in the dark chamber, which is enough to make them wealthy. A distraught Ignosi tells them they must go back home to live with their own people and stops them.

Marie is a novel by H. Rider Haggard published in 1912 featuring Allan Quatermain. Real-life individuals like Piet Retief, Thomas Halstead, and the Zulu boss Dingane show up as characters. The novel depicts Qatermain's association with the 6th Xhosa war of 1835 and the Weenen mass murder.Quatermain is a young fellow and includes his first marriage, to the Boer farm girl, Marie Marais. Their love is opposed by Marie's enemy English father, and her despicable cousin Hernan Pereira, who wants Marie.The plot starts in Cradock, a District of Cape Colony, a wild spot with a handful of white settlers. Which begins as a childhood friendship, and gradually develops into full-fledged love. At some point, monsieur Leblanc goes to one of his Sunday riding campaigns. Thinking it stolen, he embarks to search for it whenever he by chance goes over two red Kaffirs. They follow the attacker to Maraisfontein and plan an ambush on it. Her father finds out about the affair and attempts to go against it since he had promised his girl's hand with another Boer called Hernando Pereira.He provokes Allan into a shooting match where they are to take shoot birds yet Allan beats him to the game, and he and different Boers along with Marie's family choose to move away. At the point when Hernando Pereira and his company show up, they are unhappy to see Allan alive and plan on the most proficient method to eliminate him. They structure a court to attempt Allan, build fraudulent allegations against him and sentence him to death by shooting. Allan's worker keeps an eye on them and a plot is made of how to protect him from death. They drug Allan's coffee with sleep-inducing herbs and hide him in a grain pit. A letter is given to Allan from Marie expressing gratitude toward him for saving her life multiple times, and saying that she has saved his life now eventually.

All of Palestine's rulers, Herod Agrippa, held a feast in Claudius' honor. High civilization has never been so fully united with the lowest savagery, not even in ancient Mexico. Rome personified had no conscience; she was an intelligent, opulent beast with a lusty appetite, making her even more ferocious. The time went rather slowly, but nobody stopped by to bother them. Rachel woke up three hours after midday, feeling energized but hungry, and she had nothing except raw grain to offer her. Inquiring about her mistress's approval, she related all that had happened. To her, they were all known as "Uncle," with their name appended if she happened to know it, or just as Uncle.If the sun had risen, she was unsure of how she would have survived the rest of the day. Julia, Gallus's wife, was sitting in her bed-chamber on the morning after the Triumph, gazing out at the Tiber's emerald waters. The day before, while mingling with the Roman populace, she had witnessed her beloved Miriam trudging through Rome's streets. Then, when she could take it no longer, she left for home, leaving Gallus to see the drama's last scenes.

Three former judges known as the ""Brethren"" are detained at Trumble, a fictitious federal minimum security facility situated in northern Florida. The trio starts a scheme to trick and take advantage of affluent homosexual guys who aren't out. Despite the fact that none of them are homosexual, they write effectively as two gay young guys who have become friends and are in need of financial assistance.In the meanwhile, Aaron Lake, a hawkish congressman backed by the armaments industry, is being favoured in the United States presidential race by Teddy Maynard, the ruthless and soon-to-retire head of the CIA. However, the unaware Brethren manage to con Lake, who is a closeted man. Maynard rushes to prevent them from learning the truth because he knows Lake might be exposed if they do. Carson is assassinated by CIA operatives in the Caribbean after being fired by the Brethren.Trumble was infiltrated by the CIA with a guy, who informs the Brethren that he is aware of the con. Judges are pardoned, a settlement is negotiated, and money is exchanged-but only after Maynard sends them abroad to hide his participation.