"Heart of the World" by H. Rider Haggard is an adventure story set in late 19th century Mexico, revolving around the search for a legendary Golden City. The story follows Ignatio, a Mexican gentleman, and his unlikely friendship with an Englishman, Jones. Ignatio's life takes a dramatic turn following tragic events that awaken a deep connection to his Indian heritage and the tales of a hidden civilization. The novel promises high adventure, cultural examination, and suspense as Ignatio sets out to discover his ancestry and recover the secrets of the Golden City.
Heart of the World
By H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard
An Englishman and a Mexican gentleman embark on a dangerous quest to uncover a fabled city of gold, confronting colonial tensions and ancient mysteries along the way.
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About the AuthorSir Henry Rider Haggard was an English writer of adventure fiction romances set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and a pioneer of the lost world literary genre. He was also involved in land reform throughout the British Empire. His stories, situated at the lighter end of Victorian literature and including the eighteen Allan Quatermain stories beginning with King Solomon's Mines, continue to be popular and influential.
Sir Henry Rider Haggard was an English writer of adventure fiction romances set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and a pioneer of the lost world literary genre. He was also involved in land reform throughout the British Empire. His stories, situated at the lighter end of Victorian literature and including the eighteen Allan Quatermain stories beginning with King Solomon's Mines, continue to be popular and influential.
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