King Solomon's Mines

The narrative follows a group of adventurers, led by Allan Quatermain, as they embark on a quest in an uncharted part of Africa to find the missing brother of one of their members. As the first English fictional adventure set in Africa, it pioneers the Lost World genre, blending exploration with themes of discovery and the unknown. Sir H. Rider Haggard's work captures the spirit of adventure and the allure of unexplored territories, making it a significant contribution to Victorian literature.