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.

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.



