Didn't Blackadder have a 'roistering good time' with Bob, not George?

Mind you... George did know how to take a hot crumpet from behind without blubbing....

I started with 'King Solomon's Mines' and progressed to 'She'. I must say I did find him very sympathetic to the African culture and Quartermain does make it clear in many places how he feels about the hunters whom he takes out on game shoots. KSM gave a little glimpse into the customs and traditions (whether real or fictional) of another people that has stayed with me since first I read the books. He gave the impression that he had respect for them and wanted to know more about them, rather than saying 'that's pretty' before blasting them to bits.

If I had to recommend a Haggard book to anyone, I'd say start with the most popular, KSM and work your way down the 'also by this author' list. If you aren't gripped and encouraged by the writing style, then the story alone will keep you in the book til you finish it.

LTS