
The Ancient Allan - by H. Rider Haggard - First Published 1920.
Contents
CHAPTER I.AN OLD FRIEND
CHAPTER II.RAGNALL CASTLE
CHAPTER III.ALLAN GIVES HIS WORD
CHAPTER IV.THROUGH THE GATES
CHAPTER V.THE WAGER
CHAPTER VI.THE DOOM OF THE BOAT
CHAPTER VII.BES STEALS THE SIGNET
CHAPTER VIII.THE LADY AMADA
Allan Quatermain, now in the twilight of his years, finds himself drawn into a strange new landscape that feels as alien as it is familiar. His seasoned voice reflects on mortality, faith, and the restless curiosity that still stirs within him, even as he muses that he should perhaps be content with a quieter life. Yet the promise of an old friend’s summons pulls him toward an adventure that feels like a dream made real.
The tale opens with Allan’s reluctant acceptance of a mysterious wager that will take him through forgotten castles, hidden gates, and the perilous waters of an ancient river. Along the way he encounters enigmatic figures—a daring lady named Amada, a determined messenger, and a charismatic warrior named Shabaka—each hinting at deeper mysteries and looming dangers. As the first act unfolds, listeners are invited to share Allan’s mix of skeptical humor and awe, setting the stage for a journey where old loyalties are tested and the line between myth and reality begins to blur.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (465K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-05-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1856–1925
Best known for thrilling Victorian adventures like King Solomon’s Mines and She, this English writer helped shape the modern lost-world tale. His years in southern Africa gave his fiction the sweeping landscapes, danger, and sense of discovery that made his stories famous.
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