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About The Book: "She," written by H. Rider Haggard in 1887, is a highly popular adventure novel set in Africa. The story follows Horace Holly and his ward Leo Vincey on a journey to a lost kingdom where they encounter a mysterious white queen named Ayesha, known as "She-who-must-be-obeyed." Haggard, inspired by his experiences in South Africa, explores themes of female authority and feminine behavior in this enduring classic. The narrative incorporates elements of the supernatural and immortality, with Ayesha's character possessing extraordinary powers. The plot unfolds with twists involving reincarnation, love, and the quest for eternal life. Notably, "She" continues to influence literature and popular culture. About The Author: Sir Henry Rider Haggard (1856–1925) was an English writer renowned for adventure fiction, notably set in Africa, and a pioneer of the lost world genre. Born in Norfolk, he had a diverse family background, including ecclesiastical and naval connections. Despite a modest education, Haggard attended Ipswich Grammar School due to financial constraints. Failing his army entrance exam, he briefly prepared for the British Foreign Office exam in London. During this time, he encountered individuals interested in psychic phenomena, influencing his later work in adventure tales with a touch of the supernatural. The Title 'She: A History of Adventure written/authored/edited by H. Rider Haggard', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9788121245296 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 332 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Science Fiction, Classic Fiction, Action & Adventure. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol:-