Morning Star (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

By H. Rider Haggard

The exotic land of Egypt was full of spirits, magic, romance, and adventure for Haggard. This early (1910) blend of history and fantasy sweeps the reader away with Prince Ramses on his quest to win the pharaoh’s throne—and the hand of his beloved.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Barnes & Noble
• Release date: Mar 8, 2011
• ISBN: 9781411441835

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.