Sir Henry Rider Haggard, (1856 - 1925) was an English writer of adventure novels set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and a founder of the Lost World literary genre. He was also involved in agricultural reform throughout the British Empire. His stories, situated at the lighter end of Victorian literature, continue to be popular and influential. In this book: King Solomon's Mines Allan Quatermain Allan's Wife Maiwa's Revenge, The War of the Little Hand Marie, An Episode in The Life of the late Allan Quatermain Child of Storm Allan and the Holy Flower