H. Rider Haggard

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Mr. Meeson's Will

Beschreibung

Mr. Meeson's Will is a novel written by H. Rider Haggard. The story revolves around a wealthy businessman named Mr. Meeson who, on his deathbed, decides to leave his vast fortune to the person who can survive a perilous journey through Africa. The journey is fraught with danger, and only the strongest and most resourceful will survive. The contestants include Mr. Meeson's nephew, a young woman named Helena, and a mysterious stranger named Richard Darrien. As they make their way through the African wilderness, they encounter all manner of obstacles, from fierce animals to treacherous terrain. Along the way, they must also contend with their own fears and weaknesses, as well as the machinations of their fellow contestants. The novel is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of greed, ambition, and the human spirit.With a heavy heart she returned to the hut, pressed down by the weight of solitude, and the sense that in the midst of so much death she could not hope to escape. There was no human creature left alive in that vast lonely land, except the child and herself, and so far as she could see their fate would soon be as the fate of the others. When she got back to the hut, Dick was awake and was crying for her.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Born in 1856 in Bradenham, Norfolk, England, Henry Rider Haggard was the eighth of ten children in a family with literary interests; his mother, Ella Doveton, was a poet and author. At 19, he ventured to southern Africa as secretary to the governor of Natal, Sir Henry Bulwer, immersing himself in the continent's landscapes and cultures. This experience profoundly influenced his later writings.Returning to England in 1882, Haggard pursued law but soon turned to literature, achieving fame with King Solomon's Mines in 1885. This novel introduced Allan Quatermain, a character who would feature in numerous subsequent works. Haggard's storytelling captivated readers with tales of adventure set in exotic locales.Beyond fiction, Haggard engaged in agricultural reform and land use issues, reflecting his diverse interests. Knighted in 1912 and appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1919, he was recognized for his contributions to literature and public service. Haggard passed away in 1925, leaving a legacy that continues to influence adventure literature.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 172
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Juni 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 191mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 334g
• ISBN-13: 9781419135620
• ISBN-10: 1419135627
• Artikelnr.: 21708281