The Wizard

Extended Description and Notes

The Wizard , Haggard, H. Rider: Longman's Green 1st Edition, 1896, London. A tale of Africa. Used. Very Good/ No dust jacket is included. Red Boards with gold titling on spine. Titling is still nice. Summary : "The novel is placed in the imperialist literature of 19th-century England. Just like many of his other works, this novel is inspired by H. Rider Haggard's experiences of South Africa and British colonialism. The character Noma is meant to be representative of the theme of female authority and feminine behavior." A scarce title.

Bookseller

Mary Riversong Books (US)

Bookseller's Inventory #

493HaggardWizard

Title

The Wizard

Author

Haggard, H. Rider

Format/Binding

Hardcover

Book Condition

Used - Very Good

Jacket Condition

No DJ Included

Quantity Available

1

Edition

First Edition

Publisher

Longman's Green & Co.

Place of Publication

London

Date Published

1896

Pages

293

Size

5 X 7 1/2

Weight

0.00 lbs

Keywords

H. Rider Haggard, Adventure, Victorian Era, Anglophilia, Fantasy, Silver Library, Rare, Novel, Africa, British Empire, Noma, Heroine, Romance, Romantic Fiction, 19th Century Literature

Bookseller catalogs

Mystery; Anglophilia; Victorian Literature; Fantasy; History of Africa; Historical Fiction; 19th Century Literature; Action & Adventure; H. Rider Haggard;

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