Pearl-Maiden - Haggard, H. Rider
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It was but two hours after midnight, yet many were wakeful in Caesarea on the Syrian coast. Herod Agrippa, King of all Palestine-by grace of the Romans-now at the very apex of his power, celebrated a festival in honour of the Emperor Claudius, to which had flocked all the mightiest in the land and tens of thousands of the people. The city was full of them, their camps were set upon the sea-beach and for miles around; there was no room at the inns or in the private houses, where guests slept upon the roofs, the couches, the floors, and in the gardens. The great town hummed like a hive of bees…mehr

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It was but two hours after midnight, yet many were wakeful in Caesarea on the Syrian coast. Herod Agrippa, King of all Palestine-by grace of the Romans-now at the very apex of his power, celebrated a festival in honour of the Emperor Claudius, to which had flocked all the mightiest in the land and tens of thousands of the people. The city was full of them, their camps were set upon the sea-beach and for miles around; there was no room at the inns or in the private houses, where guests slept upon the roofs, the couches, the floors, and in the gardens. The great town hummed like a hive of bees disturbed after sunset, and though the louder sounds of revelling had died away, parties of feasters, many of them still crowned with fading roses, passed along the streets shouting and singing to their lodgings. As they went, they discussed-those of them who were sufficiently sober-the incidents of that day's games in the great circus, and offered or accepted odds upon the more exciting events of the morrow.
Autorenporträt
Sir Henry Rider Haggard KBE was an English author best known for his adventure fiction and romantic novels, often set in exotic locations, particularly Africa. Born on June 22, 1856, in Bradenham, United Kingdom, he became a pioneer of the lost world genre. His works, including the famous King Solomon's Mines explored themes of adventure, discovery, and the challenges of survival. In addition to his writing, Haggard was involved in land reform across the British Empire, advocating for the rights of indigenous people. He was the son of William Meybohm Rider Haggard and Ella Doveton. Haggard's literary contributions made a lasting impact on the adventure genre, with his works remaining popular even after his death on May 14, 1925, at the age of 68 in London. He had two daughters, Lilias and Dorothy Rider Haggard. His ability to blend historical adventure with fantasy allowed him to capture the imagination of readers worldwide, cementing his legacy as one of the most influential writers of his time.