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About The Book: "When the World Shook" by H. Rider Haggard is a captivating science fiction novel. It narrates the journey of two Englishmen, Humphrey Arbuthnot and Captain John, who find themselves shipwrecked on an island in the South Pacific. To their surprise, the island turns out to house an advanced civilization ruled by Yva, the last surviving member of an ancient race. Unraveling the island's secret, they discover it is a colossal spaceship built by the fleeing beings. The plot unfolds into a power struggle between Yva and the sorcerer oro, leading to encounters with strange creatures and perilous adventures. The story, blending science fiction, fantasy, and romance, explores themes of love, loyalty, and the impact of technology. About The Author: Sir Henry Rider Haggard KBE (1856–1925), known as H. Rider Haggard, was a renowned English adventure fiction writer and a pioneer of the lost world literary genre. His education at Ipswich Grammar School. In 1875, he ventured to South Africa, working in the Transvaal and witnessing its annexation by the British. Back in England in 1882, he focused on writing novels, becoming famous for works like "King Solomon's Mines" and "She." Haggard's novels, often set in Africa, reflected colonial themes with a sympathetic portrayal of native populations. The Title 'When the World Shook Being an Account of the Great Adventure of Bastin, Bickley and Arbuthnot written/authored/edited by H. Rider Haggard', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9788121284448 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 425 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Classic Fiction. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-