Join us on a literary world trip!
Add this book to bookshelf
Grey
Write a new comment Default profile 50px
Grey
Subscribe to read the full book or read the first pages for free!
I want to read the book!
All characters reduced
She - cover

She

Henry Haggard

Publisher: e-artnow

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Summary

She - A History of Adventure is a classic of imaginative literature and one of the best-selling books of all time. "She" was extraordinarily popular upon its release and has never been out of print. The story is a first-person narrative that follows the journey of Horace Holly and his ward Leo Vincey to a lost kingdom in the African interior. There they encounter a primitive race of natives and a mysterious white queen named Ayesha who reigns as the all-powerful "She", or "She-who-must-be-obeyed". In this work, Rider Haggard developed the conventions of the Lost World subgenre, which many later authors emulated.  Sir Henry Rider Haggard (1856-1925) was an English writer of adventure novels set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and a pioneer of the Lost World literary genre.
Available since: 12/13/2023.
Print length: 300 pages.

Other books that might interest you

  • The Moonstone - cover

    The Moonstone

    Wilkie Collins

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Published in 1868, "The Moonstone" is often considered one of the first, if not the first, detective novels in the English language. Penned by Wilkie Collins, this engrossing tale revolves around the theft of an enormous diamond named the Moonstone. This diamond, stolen from an Indian temple and later bequeathed to Rachel Verinder on her eighteenth birthday, goes missing under mysterious circumstances. The narrative is distinguished by its shifting perspectives, with multiple characters providing their viewpoints in a series of first-person accounts. Sergeant Cuff, a famed detective, is called upon to solve the mystery. The novel delves deep into themes of colonialism, British imperialism, and the cultural repercussions of stealing treasured artifacts from colonized nations.
    Show book
  • The Shoulder of Orion - cover

    The Shoulder of Orion

    R.L. Dean

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Vacation Among the Stars! 
With her boss on an extended vacation to see his nephew on Unitorium, Spaulding Recovery is officially on hiatus, and Bea's indomitable mother decides this is the perfect opportunity for some mother-daughter bonding— and they're going to do it in style! 
The wealthy and artistic from across the Republic have gathered aboard the five star luxury liner Astral Angel, not just for the art shows and expensive champagne, but for the lure of adventure. 
That's right! The tourist agency has promised to take its affluent and famous guests to where no one has gone before ... and with alien hunting all the rage, they get to do it from a stateroom in their hot tubs. 
But this may turn out to be more than a simple advertising ploy, and Bea thinks she's being taken advantage of, either by the people that made the brochure, or the universe. She doesn't know which, but now it's up to her to pull their Hors D'oeuvres out of the fire, save the day, and get everyone home in one piece!
    Show book
  • Rhodi Forever - cover

    Rhodi Forever

    Megan Linski

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Warriors will reign.
 
Eight years have passed since the war that changed Crescentia’s fate. Dylan and Devin are now Rhodi masters, and the balance of the world rests in their hands. 
 
Dylan longs to find her place in a society that seeks her rule, torn between the need to honor her duty and the urge to follow her heart. Worse still, uncontrollable magic is growing within her as she fights against an ancient power which threatens to take command. If Dylan fails to overcome it, she’ll lose herself for good.
 
A new threat has arrived with a vengeance, promising to destroy the Rhodi and everything they hold dear. Strange warriors have come to the realm, harnessing undeniable abilities, and they will bring an end to the Rhodian empire if they are not stopped.
 
Devin promises to find the truth behind these devious newcomers, putting his life on the line as he investigates their arrival. But the true battle wages within him as he struggles to protect his family, finding himself once again reluctantly falling in love.
 
Yet truth lies in the shadows, and enemies are around every corner. As a traitor waits to strike, the future of the Rhodi will be altered once more…
    Show book
  • A Thing Of Terrible Beauty - cover

    A Thing Of Terrible Beauty

    Roger Zelazny

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    "A Thing of Terrible Beauty" delves into the themes of art and the human experience, as it follows a character grappling with the consequences of creating beauty in a world marred by chaos. Zelazny's vivid imagery and deep emotional resonance make this tale unforgettable.
    Show book
  • The Red One - cover

    The Red One

    Jack London

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Deep in the uncharted jungles of the Solomon Islands, scientist Bassett ventures beyond the boundaries of reason in search of knowledge. Driven by curiosity and the lure of discovery, he stumbles upon a mysterious, otherworldly object—the Red One—revered and feared by the island’s inhabitants. 
What follows is a descent into obsession, isolation, and existential terror. As Bassett struggles to understand the alien presence, he is confronted not only by the dangers of the jungle and its people, but by the profound realization that humanity may be insignificant in a vast and indifferent universe. 
Blending adventure with cosmic horror, The Red One stands as one of Jack London’s most haunting and philosophical works—a story where the pursuit of knowledge leads to the edge of madness, and beyond.
    Show book
  • SECRETS OF THE RABBI'S MAFIA - A JAKE COOPER crime thriller - cover

    SECRETS OF THE RABBI'S MAFIA - A...

    Irv Segal

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    NOT ALL DETECTIVES CARRY BADGES 
Beneath the surface of tradition and respect lies a hidden structure of influence — a network that blends faith, money, and quiet intimidation. For years, it operated in whispers. 
Until now. 
When an insider begins to uncover evidence of an organized criminal enterprise hiding in plain sight, he finds himself trapped between two worlds: the life he’s always known and the truth that could destroy it.  
Every step forward tightens the circle around him. 
Because this wasn’t just murder. 
It was a message. 
And the next warning won’t be symbolic. 
Set against the shadowed streets of Chicago and inspired by the author's personal experiences, this intense crime thriller explores power, loyalty, and the cost of breaking silence inside a world few outsiders ever see. 
RECIPIENT OF THREE READERS' FAVORITE 5-STAR REVIEWS AND A "GET IT!" KIRKUS REVIEW VERDICT
    Show book