H. Rider Haggard

Broschiertes Buch

Mr. Meeson's Will

Beschreibung

Mr. Meeson's Will by H. Rider Haggard is an intriguing legal drama combined with adventure and romance. The story centers around Augusta Smithers, a young author, and the eccentric publisher Mr. Meeson. When Mr. Meeson decides to change his will, he tattoos the new instructions on Augusta's back. Following a shipwreck, Augusta finds herself marooned on a desert island with other survivors, including a potential love interest, Eustace. As they struggle for survival, the tattooed will becomes the focal point of a dramatic legal battle upon their rescue. Published in 1888, Mr. Meeson's Will blends Haggard's adventurous spirit with a unique and captivating plot.

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: Borgo Press
• Seitenzahl: 188
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2001
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 282g
• ISBN-13: 9781587154980
• ISBN-10: 1587154986
• Artikelnr.: 22304635