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H. Rider Haggard

2 series 16 books in order 13 standalone books

H. Rider Haggard (1856-1925) was an English writer of adventure novels set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and a founder of the Lost World literary genre.

Born
1856
Known for
Allan Quatermain, The Adventure Series

Series by H. Rider Haggard

Allan Quatermain

2 books in order · 1885–1887

  1. Cover of King Solomon's Mines

    King Solomon's Mines

    1885 · H. Rider Haggard

    King Solomon's Mines is an 1885 novel by H. Rider Haggard, published by Cassell and Company. It follows an expedition led by Allan Quatermain, who…

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  2. Allan Quatermain

    1887 · H. Rider Haggard

    Allan Quatermain is an 1887 novel by H. Rider Haggard. It serves as a sequel to King Solomon's Mines, published in 1885. The book is the second novel…

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The Adventure Series

18 books in order · 1890–1955

  1. Cover of The world's desire

    The world's desire

    1890 · H. Rider Haggard

    This 1890 fantasy novel follows the hero Odysseus as he returns home from a second, previously untold journey to find his home devastated. He then…

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  2. The mystery of the beetle, or, The house with the open window

    1912 · Richard Marsh

    The mystery of the beetle, or, The house with the open window is a novel by Richard Marsh, originally published as The beetle, a mystery. It is…

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  3. Cover of The Island of Adventure

    The Island of Adventure

    1944 · Enid Blyton

    For Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, Jack, and Kiki the parrot, the summer holidays in Cornwall are everything they had hoped for. They enjoy the beauty of…

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  4. Cover of The Castle of Adventure

    The Castle of Adventure

    1946 · Enid Blyton

    Lucy-Ann, Jack, Dinah, and Philip spend the holidays in a cottage near a strange, deserted castle. While there, they encounter a torch flashing at…

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  5. Cover of The Valley of Adventure

    The Valley of Adventure

    1947 · Enid Blyton

    Dinah, Philip, Jack, and Lucy-Ann mistakenly board the wrong plane at an airport, leading them to a remote valley surrounded by tall mountains. They…

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  6. Cover of The Sea of Adventure

    The Sea of Adventure

    1948 · Enid Blyton

    A mysterious trip to the desolate Northern Isles turns terrifying when Bill is kidnapped. Marooned on a deserted coast far from the mainland, Philip,…

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  7. Cover of The Mountain of Adventure

    The Mountain of Adventure

    1949 · Enid Blyton

    A peaceful vacation in the Welsh mountains seems sure to keep the children out of trouble, but the mystery of a rumbling mountain soon has them…

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  8. Cover of The Ship of Adventure

    The Ship of Adventure

    1950 · Enid Blyton

    A quiet cruise among the Greek Islands turns into an exciting quest when Philip's pet monkey breaks a birthday present. Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, and…

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  9. Cover of The Circus of Adventure

    The Circus of Adventure

    1952 · Enid Blyton

    Bill invites a strange, pompous boy home for the holidays, and the children discover he is Prince Aloysius Gramondie, just 11 years old, whose…

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  10. Cover of The River of Adventure

    The River of Adventure

    1955 · Enid Blyton

    Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, and Jack expect a river cruise through ancient desert lands to be an adventure in itself, and it certainly is, especially…

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Standalone books

  1. Cover of The Ancient Allen
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  2. Cover of Marie
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  3. Cover of The Lady of Blossholme
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  4. Cover of Queen of the Dawn
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  5. Cover of The People of the Mist
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  6. Cover of Beatrice
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  7. Cover of Cleopatra
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  8. Cover of Allan's Wife
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  9. Cover of She
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  10. Cover of Ayesha

    Ayesha

    Year unknown

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  11. Cover of Allan and the Holy Flower
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  12. Cover of The Ivory Child
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  13. Cover of Moon of Israel
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has H. Rider Haggard written?

We list 16 books by H. Rider Haggard across 2 series, published between 1885–1955 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read H. Rider Haggard's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “King Solomon's Mines.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.