The Wizard (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

By H. Rider Haggard

Where his Christian-missionary predecessors failed in Africa, Thomas Owens expects to succeed—because Thomas has faith that God will grant him the ability to work literal miracles. He meets his match in the sorcerer Hokosa—for there’s no doubt he can perform evil magic, in this 1896 fantasy.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Barnes & Noble
• Release date: Mar 8, 2011
• ISBN: 9781411443556

H. Rider Haggard

Sir Henry Rider Haggard, (1856-1925) commonly known as H. Rider Haggard was an English author active during the Victorian era. Considered a pioneer of the lost world genre, Haggard was known for his adventure fiction. His work often depicted African settings inspired by the seven years he lived in South Africa with his family. In 1880, Haggard married Marianna Louisa Margitson and together they had four children, one of which followed her father’s footsteps and became an author. Haggard is still widely read today, and is celebrated for his imaginative wit and impact on 19th century adventure literature.