Swallow, a tale of the great trek

H. Rider Haggard

Published by Longmans, 1899

About this Item

"Swallow, a tale of the great trek" by H. Rider Haggard Longmans, London - 1899 first UK edition - 348p, 15cmx13cm - frontispiece and all plates present - condition: good, original blue gilded binding, lacks front blank paper, all plates present, minor foxing. Rider Haggard's novel, illustrated and in the publisher's original binding. H. Rider Haggard (1856-1925) was an English novelist primarily known for his works of adventure fiction, including 'She' and 'King Solomon's Mines'. The majority of his works have exotic settings, primarily Africa, and he was an extremely prolific writer, producing over fifty novels, three short story collections and a number of non-fiction works and works published in periodicals. His works have been adapted for screen many times, with this work made into a 1922 South African film.'Swallow' is set in South Africa during the Boer Trek of 1836.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Swallow, a tale of the great trek
• Publisher: Longmans
• Publication Date: 1899
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Good