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Before there was Indiana Jones there was Allan Quartermain: the original explorer, treasure hunter, and adventurer. The Quartermain books have captivated readers for more than a century, spawning more than a dozen movies and a host of imitators. In this, the... Read Full Overview

When young Allan Quatermain, a boy who would later be known for his heroic adventures, saves a young girl named Stella from a fire, they become quick friends. However, when Stella's mother leaves her daughter and husband for a new life, Stella's father is so ashamed that he... Read Full Overview

When young Allan Quatermain, a boy who would later be known for his heroic adventures, saves a young girl named Stella from a fire, they become quick friends. However, when Stella's mother leaves her daughter and husband for a new life, Stella's father is so ashamed that he... Read Full Overview

Allan Quatermain's Wife by H. Rider Haggard is a poignant and adventurous tale that delves into the personal life of the famous explorer Allan Quatermain. The novel recounts Quatermain's deep love for his wife, Stella, and the happiness they share in their African home. However,... Read Full Overview

It may be remembered that in the last pages of his diary, written just before his death, Allan Quatermain makes allusion to his long dead wife, stating that he has written of her fully elsewhere. When his death was known, his papers were handed to myself as his literary executor... Read Full Overview

For a moment I literally staggered beneath the terror of the shock. Then I roused myself from my despair. I bade the native run and alarm the people at the kraals, telling them to come armed, and bring me guns and ammunition. He went like the wind, and I turned to follow the... Read Full Overview

Allan's Wife is a novel written by H. Rider Haggard, first published in 1889. It is a sequel to his famous novel ""King Solomon's Mines"" and is set in Africa. The story follows the adventures of Allan Quatermain, a famous hunter and explorer, and his wife Stella, who accompanies... Read Full Overview

Allan's Wife and Other Tales is a collection of Allan Quatermain stories by H. Rider Haggard, first published in London by Spencer Blackett in December 1889. The title story was new, with its first publication intended for the collection, but two unauthorized editions appeared... Read Full Overview

"Allan's Wife" from Henry Rider Haggard. English writer of adventure novels (1856-1925).

Before there was Indiana Jones there was Allan Quartermain: the original explorer, treasure hunter, and adventurer. The Quartermain books have captivated readers for more than a century, spawning more than a dozen movies and a host of imitators. In this, the third Quartermain... Read Full Overview

Sir Henry Rider Haggard, known as H. Rider Haggard, was an English writer of adventure novels set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and a pioneer of the Lost World literary genre. He was also involved in agricultural reform throughout the British Empire. His stories,... Read Full Overview

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It was your native name which I borrowed at the christening of that Allen who has become as well known to me as any other friend I have. It is therefore fitting that I should dedicate to you this, his last tale-the story of his wife, and the history of some further adventures... Read Full Overview