Oh! it is a strange world, full of jest to those who can se… - H. Rider Haggard

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Oh! it is a strange world, full of jest to those who can see the strings that work it.

H. Rider Haggard

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Sir Henry Rider Haggard (22 June 1856 – 14 May 1925), born in Bradenham, Norfolk, England, was a Victorian writer of adventure novels set in exotic locations such as southern Africa, Central Asia, Egypt, Iceland and Mexico.

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Alternative Names: Henry Rider Haggard • Sir Henry Rider Haggard • H. R. Haggard • H Rider Haggard

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Oh! it is a strange world, full of jest to those who can see the strings that work it. - H. Rider Haggard

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