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His novels portray many of the stereotypes associated with colonialism, yet they are unusual for the degree of sympathy with which the native populations are portrayed. Africans often play heroic roles in the novels, although the protagonists are typically European (though not... Read Full Overview

"Now mark you, my masters: this is comedy."-OLD PLAY. Everybody who has any connection with Birmingham will be acquainted with the vast publishing establishment still known by the short title of "Meeson's," which is perhaps the most remarkable institution of the sort in Europe... Read Full Overview

No. 3 was one of the editors; a mild-eyed little man with blue spectacles. He had once been a writer of promise; but somehow Meeson's had got him for its own, and turned him into a publisher's hack. "Quite so, Sir," he said humbly. "It is very bad-it is dreadful to think of Meeson's... Read Full Overview

Mr. Meeson's Will, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations... Read Full Overview

Mr. Meeson's Will is a novel written by Henry Rider Haggard and published in 1888. The story centers around the wealthy businessman, Mr. Meeson, who dies and leaves behind a will that surprises everyone. In the will, he bequeaths his fortune to a young woman named Helena, who... Read Full Overview

Mr. Meeson's Will is a novel written by Henry Rider Haggard and published in 1888. The story follows the life of Mr. Meeson, a wealthy businessman who dies suddenly and leaves behind a will that shocks his family and friends. The will states that his fortune will be left to the... Read Full Overview