As Minas de Salomão

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22015

Title

As Minas de Salomão

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pt

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Project Gutenberg

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In this Portuguese translation of H. Rider Haggard's classic adventure, a weary elephant hunter recounts his extraordinary journey to the Kingdom of the Kakuanas. Guided by a mysterious guide, the protagonist and his companions seek the legendary mines of Solomon, encountering a fearsome one-eyed king, a lost brother, and the ultimate treasure of ancient kings in a tale of danger, loyalty, and discovery.

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In H. Rider Haggard's *The Mines of Solomon*, the narrative is framed by Allão Quartelmar, an aging elephant hunter in Durban, who recounts his recent expedition to the legendary Kingdom of the Kakuanas. Accompanied by Baron Curtis and Captain John Good, Quartelmar joins the guide Infandó to seek the fabled mines. Their journey leads them to the city of Lú, ruled by the terrifying, one-eyed King Tuala. The group endures the brutal court of Tuala, surviving a dangerous dance and witnessing the king's ruthless execution of a soldier for a dropped shield. Eventually, the new king, Ignosi, expels the travelers, promising safe passage out of his realm. Leaving Lú, the party traverses a harsh desert guided by a secret route through hidden oases. Along this arduous trek, they discover a cabin inhabited by two white men: Baron Curtis's brother, Jorge, and his servant, Jim. Jorge had been stranded for two years after a rockslide crushed his leg, forcing him to remain in the oasis. The group rescues them and continues their journey, finally reaching the legendary Mines of Solomon. There, they find a vast hoard of diamonds. After selling the gems in London for an immense sum, the friends return home. The story concludes with a letter from the Baron confirming their safe arrival and the wealth secured. Throughout the tale, Haggard emphasizes themes of adventure, the contrast between civilized and savage worlds, and the enduring bonds of friendship. The narrative is told with a tone of serious, honest simplicity, avoiding literary flourishes to focus on the raw reality of the expedition. The discovery of the mines validates the sacrifices made, while the rescue of Jorge adds a poignant human element to the quest for fortune.

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• Adventure
• Fiction