H. Rider Haggard

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When the World Shook (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

The story follows the adventures of three English people: Humphrey Arbuthnot, his friend and physician, Dr. Jameson, and a woman named Vita, who is also Humphrey's love interest. The novel begins with Humphrey, Dr. Jameson, and Vita setting sail on a yacht, the "e;Ladybird,"e; from the coast of Africa. They are caught in a violent storm and are washed up on the shores of a strange and remote island. There they discover a race of people who are unlike any they have ever encountered. These people are the survivors of a lost civilization, and they possess advanced technology and knowledge that is beyond anything the English travelers have ever seen.

Technische Details

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• Größe: 1MB
• FamilySharing(5)

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Autor

Sir Henry Rider Haggard, born on June 22, 1856, in Bradenham, United Kingdom, was a prominent English writer known for his adventure fiction, particularly those set in exotic locations like Africa. His novels often blend thrilling adventures with elements of fantasy and exploration. Haggard was also active in land reform efforts across the British Empire, advocating for improvements in the lives of indigenous peoples. He married Mariana Louisa Margitson in 1880, with whom he had two daughters. Haggard's parents were William Meybohm Rider Haggard and Ella Doveton. Andrew Lang, born March 31, 1844, in Selkirk, United Kingdom, was a Scottish poet, novelist, and literary critic, best known for collecting folk and fairy tales. A scholar with a broad range of interests, Lang contributed to anthropology and was a notable figure at the University of St Andrews, where the Andrew Lang lectures were named in his honor. Lang's marriage to Leonora Blanche Alleyne in 1875 marked a personal chapter in his life. His legacy is deeply embedded in children's literature, with his fairy tale collections remaining influential. Lang passed away on July 20, 1912, in Banchory, United Kingdom.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Max Bollinger
• Seitenzahl: 336
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Juni 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781787365872
• Artikelnr.: 67585709