Sir Henry Rider Haggard (1856–1925) was an English writer of adventure fiction set in exotic locations, primarily Africa, and is widely considered as a pioneer of the Lost World literary genre. Born in Bradenham, Norfolk, Haggard was educated at Ipswich Grammar School and Garsington Rectory in Oxfordshire. His adventurous spirit was stirred by his experiences in South Africa, where he served as a ...