H. Rider Haggard

Sir Henry Rider Haggard, commonly known as H. Rider Haggard, was a British author born on June 22, 1856, in Bradenham, Norfolk, England. He was the eighth child of a barrister and was educated at Ipswich Grammar School and later at London University. Haggard was a prolific writer, producing over 50 novels, numerous short stories, and non-fiction works during his lifetime. Haggard's most famous work is the adventure novel King Solomon's Mines, which was published in 1885. The book tells the story of Allan Quatermain, a hunter and adventurer, who leads a group of explorers on a quest to find the legendary diamond mines of King Solomon. The novel was an instant success and has been adapted into several films and television series. Another notable work by Haggard is She, published in 1887. The novel tells the story of a young man who discovers a lost African kingdom ruled by a mysterious and immortal queen named Ayesha, or "She-who-must-be-obeyed." The book was a commercial success and has been adapted into sever