Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Henry Rider Haggard

Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 60K words
Chapters: 6

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Henry Rider Haggard by H. Rider HaggardAuthor: Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925,Language: English, Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature, Release Date: Oct 25, 2018

Editor's review

This file is not a novel but an index page compiled by Project Gutenberg for all of Henry Rider Haggard's works available on the platform—a typical catalog-type electronic text. Its core value lies in gathering such adventure novel classics as King Solomon's Mines and She alongside his other works in one place, letting readers go straight to the free Project Gutenberg library instead of searching title by title. It has virtually no continuous body text to read and is more a guide map into Haggard's world. It suits reading on a computer or tablet, browsing the catalog and jumping to downloads, and also serves as an aid for compiling a reading list of late nineteenth-century English adventure literature. Note that the index is in English and covers only the versions Project Gutenberg has digitized—not Haggard's complete works or a scholarly bibliography.

Who it's for

A good fit for

English-language readers seeking free e-texts of Haggard's works
Enthusiasts compiling reading lists of late nineteenth-century English adventure fiction
Users familiar with Project Gutenberg who need entry points to individual works
Readers wishing to explore King Solomon's Mines and other works further

Not a good fit for

General readers hoping to read the novels themselves
Scholars needing a scholarly bibliography or textual collation of Haggard's works
Chinese beginners uncomfortable reading English catalog pages

Reading tips

First find the work you most want to read in the catalog, then jump to its Project Gutenberg page to download the full text.
Use this page as a draft reading list, noting titles and download links of interest as you browse.
Read it alongside introductions to Haggard's major works so you have context, not just titles.
For a complete bibliography of his works, consult library catalogs rather than relying on this index alone.

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FAQ

Does this index include all of Haggard's works?

No. It indexes only the works available on Project Gutenberg, and its coverage depends on what that platform has actually digitized. It is neither Haggard's complete works nor a complete scholarly bibliography; it works best as an entry point for finding free e-texts.

Can this file be read directly as a novel?

No. It is mainly a collection of titles and links, with virtually no continuous body text. Readers must use the index to reach the e-book page of a specific work before they can begin reading the novel itself.

What language skills are needed to use this index?

The index itself is in English, with titles and interface notes in English. Basic English reading ability is enough to use it, but without any familiarity with English, finding and identifying works will be difficult.

This site is an index: you start “Search all sources” in your browser, and the entries it lists all point to third-party sites; please judge their availability yourself.

About the author

Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925 Author

H. Rider Haggard (Henry Rider Haggard, 1856–1925) was an English writer best known for his adventure and fantasy novels. Because public information is limited, his detailed life and educational background are not discussed here. The library holds 64 of his works, including representative titles such as King Solomon's Mines, She, Allan Quatermain, Nada the Lily, The People of the Mist, She and Allan, and Wisdom's Daughter. His writing often centers on African settings and exotic exploration, blending treasure hunting, ancient civilizations, mysterious women, and lost worlds into tightly plotted, highly imaginative stories. Characters such as Allan Quatermain have had a lasting influence on adventure literature, and his works have been translated into many languages and remain popular with readers.