The Ivory Child (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

By H. Rider Haggard

Discover why fans rank Allan Quatermain with Indiana Jones in this 1916 adventure. The hero of King Solomon’s Mines battles giant snakes, psychic warriors, and a menacing elephant god as he searches Africa for a friend’s missing bride. “Handled in Sir Rider Haggard's best manner.”—The London Spectator.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Barnes & Noble
• Release date: Mar 8, 2011
• ISBN: 9781411443419

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.

Reviews for The Ivory Child (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

[antiquary_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

One of a number of what I consider good basic Haggard/Quartermain adventures, not as wonderful as King Solomon's Mines but working the standard formula agreeably. This time Allen is called into a conflict between a white people and a black people --the latter worship a giant elephant called Jana, which Quartermain is summoned to kill.