King Solomons Mines

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Set in the uncharted regions of Africa, the story follows Allan Quatermain and his group of adventurers on a quest to find a missing brother. As a progressive Victorian character, Quatermain is depicted as a big game hunter who advocates for the native people, showcasing Haggard's sympathetic portrayal of Africans despite the European-centric narrative. This novel is notable for being the first English fictional adventure set in Africa, establishing the foundation for the subsequent Allan Quatermain series.