Hunter Quatermain's Story

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Hunter Quatermain's Story

by H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard

EN·~37 minutes·2 chapters

Chapters

2 total
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HUNTER QUATERMAIN’S STORY

0:01
2

by H. Rider Haggard

37:33

Description

A relaxed evening in a Yorkshire manor becomes the gateway to an extraordinary tale of African adventure. When the legendary hunter known for his unmatched marksmanship arrives, the curious guests are drawn into whispers of a massive diamond hoard discovered deep in the continent’s heart—treasure said to have been hidden by ancient civilizations. The narrator’s keen eye captures the hunter’s weather‑worn face, his quiet confidence, and the palpable tension that builds as the story promises danger, intrigue, and the lure of untold riches.

The narrative rolls forward with vivid recollections of past perils—elephant attacks and near‑fatal encounters with buffalo—that have scarred the hunter’s memory. Through witty dialogue and lively banter, the listener is invited to share the anticipation of the expedition’s next chapter, feeling the pull of the wild frontier and the mysteries it guards. This opening promises a blend of rugged survival, camaraderie, and the timeless quest for hidden wealth, setting the stage for an unforgettable journey.

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Language

en

Duration

~37 minutes (36K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by John Bickers; Dagny; Emma Dudding; David Widger

Release date

2006-04-04

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard

H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard

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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