King Solomon's Mines

The author ventures to take this opportunity to thank his readers for the kind reception they have accorded to the successive editions of this tale during the last twelve years.

作者借此机会感谢读者在过去十二年里对这个故事连续版本的热情接待。

He hopes that in its present form it will fall into the hands of an even wider public.

他希望在目前的形式下，这个故事能够触及更广泛的公众。