King Solomon's Mines

Set in an unexplored region of Africa, a group of adventurers, led by Allan Quatermain, embarks on a quest to find the missing brother of one of their members. This novel, recognized as the first English fictional adventure set in Africa, establishes the foundation for the Lost World literary genre, blending themes of exploration and discovery with the allure of the unknown. Sir H. Rider Haggard's work captures the spirit of Victorian adventure and the mysteries of the African landscape.