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Henry Rider Haggard, English novelist (died 1925).

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H. Rider Haggard

English adventure novelist (1856–1925)

Sir Henry Rider Haggard was an English writer of adventure fiction romances set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and a pioneer of the lost world literary genre. He was also involved in land reform throughout the British Empire. His stories, situated at the lighter end…
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June 22

Day of the year

June 22 is the 173rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 192 days remain until the end of the year.
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