Morning Star

Name: Morning Star
Author: H. Rider Haggard
ISBN: 9781787365797

Author: H. Rider Haggard
Series: African Library
Language: English
Length: 244 pages
ISBN: 9781787365797
Published: 6 March 2023
Imprint: Sovereign

Adventure
Treasure hunt
South Africa
Diamond mine
Allan Quatermain
African wilderness
Hostile tribes
Dangerous animals
Pursuit
Greed

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Description

"Morning Star" is a novel written by H. Rider Haggard, first published in 1910. The story is set in South Africa and revolves around a group of characters who are searching for a legendary diamond mine called the "Morning Star." The main character is Allan Quatermain, a renowned adventurer who is asked by a friend to help find the Morning Star mine. Along with his companions, including his son Harry and the beautiful missionary Stella, Quatermain embarks on a dangerous journey through the African wilderness. "Morning Star" is an exciting adventure story that explores themes of greed, betrayal, and redemption. It is a classic example of Haggard's adventure fiction and has been praised for its vivid descriptions of African landscapes and its engaging characters.

Author

H. Rider Haggard (1856–1925) gave English literature its great African quest novels — stories of treasure, immortality, and the lure of the unknown that helped invent popular adventure as a global form. King Solomon's Mines turned a hunt for diamonds into a myth of courage and discovery; She made the lost city of Kôr a stage for desire, power, and the terror of living forever.

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