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King Solomon's Mines
- King Solomon's Mines, a colonial adventure novel, follows explorers finding a lost African civilization.
- They overthrow the cruel king and install their porter, claiming him to be the rightful heir.
Mad Mike Hoare
- "Mad Mike" Hoare, a mercenary, fought in the Congo and bragged about killing thousands of rebels.
- He only hired white mercenaries, reflecting the racist attitudes of the time.
White Giants
- Mad Mike Hoare and his mercenaries, known as the "White Giants," terrorized the Congo.
- Their size advantage stemmed from better nutrition compared to malnourished Congolese.