The Ancient Allan

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The Ancient Allan

by H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard

EN·~8 hours·19 chapters

Chapters

19 total
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The Ancient Allan - by H. Rider Haggard - First Published 1920.

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Contents

0:34
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CHAPTER I.AN OLD FRIEND

22:59
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CHAPTER II.RAGNALL CASTLE

28:11
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CHAPTER III.ALLAN GIVES HIS WORD

25:27
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CHAPTER IV.THROUGH THE GATES

35:57
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CHAPTER V.THE WAGER

32:15
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CHAPTER VI.THE DOOM OF THE BOAT

28:08
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CHAPTER VII.BES STEALS THE SIGNET

26:23
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CHAPTER VIII.THE LADY AMADA

27:39

Description

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.

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Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (465K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-05-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard

H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard

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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