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H. Rider Haggard

2 series 9 books in order 6 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

The Adventure Series

19 books in order · 1890

  1. Cover of The island of adventure / The castle of adventure / The valley of adventure

    The island of adventure / The castle of adventure / The valley of adventure

    Year unknown · Enid Blyton

    This volume collects three adventures. In the first, Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, and Jack holiday in Cornwall and uncover something sinister on the Isle…

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  2. Cover of Bye, Bye, Butterfree

    Bye, Bye, Butterfree

    Year unknown · Diane Muldrow

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  3. Cover of The Sea of Adventure

    The Sea of Adventure

    Year unknown · 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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  4. Cover of The Mountain of Adventure

    The Mountain of Adventure

    Year unknown · 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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  5. Cover of The Ship of Adventure

    The Ship of Adventure

    Year unknown · 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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  6. Cover of The Circus of Adventure

    The Circus of Adventure

    Year unknown · 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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  7. Cover of The River of Adventure

    The River of Adventure

    Year unknown · 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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Frequently asked questions

How many books has H. Rider Haggard written?

We list 9 books by H. Rider Haggard across 2 series, published between 1885–1890 — 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 “Allan Quatermain.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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