King Solomon's Mines
About this book
King Solomon’s Mines was published in September 1885, becoming an immediate best seller by tapping into people’s excitement for the unknown: in this case, the unexplored regions of Africa. Haggard wrote the novel in a very short period, between six and sixteen months, on a bet with his brother to try to match Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island. In the process he created a new literary genre known as the “Lost World” genre, which would later influence other writers like Arthur Conan Doyle and H. P. Lovecraft. The book tells the tale of Allan Quatermain, an adventurer and hunter, who is approached by Sir Henry Curtis and Captain Good to help them find Curtis’ lost brother, who went missing while trying to find the fabled King Solomon’s Mines. This book has spawned multiple adaptations in the form of movies, comics, and TV shows.
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 53716 readers · 279 pages · ≈ 5 h 10 m · Light
How long does it take to read King Solomon's Mines?
About ≈ 5 h 10 m — 279 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is King Solomon's Mines?
279 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is King Solomon's Mines?
It sits on the Travel, Young Adult, Adventure shelves.
Has King Solomon's Mines been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Allan Quatermain and the Temple of Skulls (2008), King Solomon's Mines (1986), King Solomon's Mines (1985), Watusi (1961).
Is King Solomon's Mines in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in King Solomon's Mines?
The main characters include H. Rider Haggard (1856-1925), Allan Quatermain (Fictitious character).
Where does King Solomon's Mines take place?
It is set in Africa, South Africa, Sudáfrica during Jin dai ..
Who wrote King Solomon's Mines?
H. Rider Haggard.
Where can I read King Solomon's Mines online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library