
Allan Quatermain - by H. Rider Haggard
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER I. THE CONSUL’S YARN
CHAPTER II. THE BLACK HAND
CHAPTER III. THE MISSION STATION
CHAPTER IV. ALPHONSE AND HIS ANNETTE
CHAPTER V. UMSLOPOGAAS MAKES A PROMISE
CHAPTER VI. THE NIGHT WEARS ON
CHAPTER VII. A SLAUGHTER GRIM AND GREAT
CHAPTER VIII. ALPHONSE EXPLAINS
A weathered veteran of countless African hunts, Allan Quatermain begins his tale from a remote camp, still haunted by the loss of his son. In a spare diary entry he reflects on grief, old wounds, and the relentless march of fate, while the scent of the savannah hangs heavy in the air. The narrative voice is both confessional and restless, hinting at a new venture born from personal loss and a desire for redemption. He hints that a pretty girl and a promise from a mysterious chief have set him on a path toward unknown lands.
Soon he is joined by a small band of loyal companions, each carrying their own secrets, as they set out across the mosaic of African plains toward the legendary city whispered about in tribal songs. The journey promises encounters with fierce wildlife, hidden warlords, and a mysterious flower temple that may hold the key to the chief’s promise. As the group moves deeper into uncharted territory, the tension of survival and the lure of ancient treasure begin to mount.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (574K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-11-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1856–1925
Best known for the classic adventures King Solomon’s Mines and She, this English novelist helped shape the modern lost-world tale with stories full of danger, mystery, and far-off landscapes. His time in southern Africa fed the vivid settings and atmosphere that made his fiction so widely read.
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