Length10h 51m
About this audiobook
In 'Queen Sheba's Ring', Henry Rider Haggard masterfully crafts a rich tapestry of adventure and mythology, drawing readers into a tale that explores the ancient and the exotic. The narrative follows the protagonist, an intrepid explorer named Horace Holly, as he embarks on a perilous quest to uncover the secrets of a mystical ring linked to the legendary Queen of Sheba. Written in the late Victorian era, Haggard's storytelling is imbued with vivid descriptions and an atmospheric style that reflects the period's fascination with archeology and the mystical realms of history, embodying the spirit of adventure literature flourishing at the time. Haggard, an influential figure in the genre of adventure fiction, found inspiration from his varied experiences across Africa and the Middle East, which often informed his depictions of ancient cultures and legendary narratives. His background in law, coupled with extensive travels, provided him a unique perspective that permeates his writing, as seen in 'Queen Sheba's Ring', where historical depth and imaginative storytelling coalesce. This novel is an essential read for those drawn to adventure, history, and the interplay of myth and reality. Haggard's exploration of civilization's lost glories and the human spirit's quest for knowledge will not only captivate the imagination but also resonate with anyone intrigued by legends that shape human understanding.
Audiobook details
GenreAction and Adventure, Historical Fiction
Length10 hrs 51 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I THE COMING OF THE RING
11CHAPTER XI THE RESCUE FAILS
2CHAPTER II THE ADVICE OF SERGEANT QUICK
12CHAPTER XII THE DEN OF LIONS
3CHAPTER III THE PROFESSOR GOES OUT SHOOTING
13CHAPTER XIII THE ADVENTURES OF HIGGS
4CHAPTER IV THE DEATH WIND
14CHAPTER XIV HOW PHARAOH MET SHADRACH
5CHAPTER V PHARAOH MAKES TROUBLE
15CHAPTER XV SERGEANT QUICK HAS A PRESENTIMENT
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6CHAPTER VI HOW WE ESCAPED FROM HARMAC
16CHAPTER XVI HARMAC COMES TO MUR
7CHAPTER VII BARUNG
17CHAPTER XVII I FIND MY SON
8CHAPTER VIII THE SHADOW OF FATE
18CHAPTER XVIII THE BURNING OF THE PALACE
9CHAPTER IX THE SWEARING OF THE OATH
19CHAPTER XIX STARVATION
10CHAPTER X QUICK LIGHTS A MATCH
20CHAPTER XX THE TRIAL AND AFTER
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