Historical information

This book is one of two that were published posthumously after the death of author Sir H Rider Haggard. H. Rider Haggard (1856-1925) was a British author who wrote fiction and non-fiction works and had letters and articles published in newspapers and journals. The book is part of Flagstaff Hill's Pattison Collection.

The book was published by the British firm Hutchinson & Co. operated for almost 100 years 1887-1985, before it underwent several mergers.

Significance

This book is significant for being published after the death of the author Sir H Rider Haggard.
The book has additional importance for its connection to the Pattison Collection, which, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institutes’ Collection.
The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and its important role in people's intellectual, cultural and social development throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance.

Physical description

The Treasure of The Lake
Author: H Rider Haggard
Publisher: Hutchinson & Co. Ltd. London
Date: 1st Published in 1926
Blue fabric and board hardcover book. Inscriptions are on a label, stickers, a red stamp and handwritten. The book is part of the Pattison Collection.

Inscriptions & markings

Label: "PAT FIC HAG"
Sticker: "Warrnambool Public Library" covered by a sticker "Corangamite Regional Library Service"
Red Stamp: "W'bool Public Library"
Handwritten: "1303"