King Solomon's Mines
- First published
- 1885
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"King Solomon's Mines" by H. Rider Haggard is a novel published in 1885. It follows adventurer Allan Quatermain as he leads an expedition into unexplored Africa to find a missing aristocrat's brother and locate the legendary treasure of King Solomon. The journey takes them across deadly deserts and into a hidden kingdom ruled by a ruthless king. There, they become entangled in ancient prophecies, witch hunts, and a brewing rebellion. Considered the genesis of the lost world literary genre, it captivates with perilous adventure and mystery.
- Africa
- Missing persons
- Adventure stories
- Treasure troves
- Hunting guides
- Diamond mines and mining
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #2166. King Solomon's Mines on Wikipedia.
