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King Solomon's Mines: Book Guide, Author and Facts

King Solomon's Mines by H. Rider Haggard — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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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.

Quick facts about King Solomon's Mines

  • Title: King Solomon's Mines
  • Author: H. Rider Haggard
  • First published: 1880
  • Genre: children's fiction, mines and mineral resources, fiction, adventure and adventurers, fiction
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL17448W

Where to read King Solomon's Mines

King Solomon's Mines by H. Rider Haggard is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is King Solomon's Mines about?

<p><i>King Solomon’s Mines</i> 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.</p>.

Who wrote King Solomon's Mines?

King Solomon's Mines was written by H. Rider Haggard.

When was King Solomon's Mines published?

King Solomon's Mines was first published in 1880.

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