The Witch's Head V3 (1885) - Haggard, H. Rider
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The Witch's Head V3 is a novel by H. Rider Haggard, first published in 1885. It is the third book in the Witch's Head trilogy, which tells the story of a young man named Leonard Outram and his adventures in Africa. In this installment, Outram and his companions continue their quest to find the legendary Witch's Head, a diamond of immense value. Along the way, they encounter dangerous animals, hostile tribes, and treacherous terrain. They also learn more about the mysterious woman known as the Witch, who seems to have supernatural powers. As they get closer to their goal, they must decide…mehr

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The Witch's Head V3 is a novel by H. Rider Haggard, first published in 1885. It is the third book in the Witch's Head trilogy, which tells the story of a young man named Leonard Outram and his adventures in Africa. In this installment, Outram and his companions continue their quest to find the legendary Witch's Head, a diamond of immense value. Along the way, they encounter dangerous animals, hostile tribes, and treacherous terrain. They also learn more about the mysterious woman known as the Witch, who seems to have supernatural powers. As they get closer to their goal, they must decide whether the prize is worth the risk, and whether they can trust each other to see the mission through to the end. The Witch's Head V3 is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of romance, mystery, and action. It is a classic example of Haggard's popular style of writing, which often featured exotic locations, daring heroes, and perilous quests.In Three Volumes.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.
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H. Rider Haggard was born on 22 June, 1856 in Braden ham, situated in the English area of Norfolk. His father, Sir William Meybohm Rider Haggard, was a lawyer, while his mother, Ella Dove ton Haggard, was an author herself. The couple had ten children, out of which Henry was conceived as the eighth. Sir Henry Rider Haggard was an English author who was known for his African thriller novel, 'Lord Solomon's Mines'. His father was a Norfolk advocate but he was denied an honourable men's schooling compared to his siblings due to his physical bluntness. At 19 years old, he started his vocation at the command of his father as an unpaid guide to Lieutenant-Governor of the Colony of Natal. Rider Haggard was married to a Norfolk beneficiary Marianna Louisa Margitson. They had four children named Jack, who died at the age of 10 due to measles, and three girls named Angela, Dorothy, and Lilias. Rider Haggard died at the age of 68 in London. His remains were cremated at St Mary's Church, Ditchingham. A rail route point of the Canadian National Railway in British Columbia has been named after him.