Allan Quatermain by H. Rider Haggard
The story follows Allan Quatermain, a hunter and adventurer, who joins an expedition to find the lost city of Kukuanaland. The group includes Sir Henry Curtis, Captain John Good, and Umbopa, a native guide. They face various obstacles, including treacherous terrain, hostile tribes, and supernatural threats. Along the way, they discover that the city is ruled by a powerful queen, Twala, who has made a pact with an evil spirit. The group must navigate this complex web of politics and magic to survive and uncover the secrets of Kukuanaland.
By H. Rider Haggard · First published 1887 · Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Colonial Literature · 24 chapters · 119,562 words
First lines
A week had passed since the funeral of my poor boy Harry, and one evening I was in my room walking up and down and thinking, when there was a ring at the outer door. Going down the steps I opened it myself, and in came my old friends Sir Henry Curtis and Captain John Good, RN. They entered the vestibule and sat themselves down before the wide hearth, where, I remember, a particularly good fire of logs was burning.
"It is very kind of you to come round," I said by way of making a remark; "it must have been heavy walking in the snow."
What this Textopian page supports
Allan Quatermain is listed on Textopian as a novel by H. Rider Haggard, dated 1887 CE.
This source record anchors work identity, reading entry points, and catalog context for checking claims about the work.
- Work type: Novel
- Author: H. Rider Haggard
- Date: 1887 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Colonial Literature, Historical Fiction, Action
- Length: 119,562 words
- Structure: 24 chapters, 1,326 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
Good citation fit
- Work identity for Allan Quatermain by H. Rider Haggard
- Canonical title URL and first readable passage URL
- Genre and topic classification from the Textopian catalog
- Readability and classroom-planning context
- Passage-specific claims should cite the exact /read/ URL for the relevant chapter or paragraph
Similar titles
- Hunter Quatermains Story by H. Rider Haggard
- Long Odds by H. Rider Haggard
- Swallow by H. Rider Haggard
- Little Flower by H. Rider Haggard
- The Ancient Allan by H. Rider Haggard
- The Yellow God by H. Rider Haggard
Genres
- Adventure — The book is primarily an adventure novel, focusing on the exploration of unknown territories and the protagonist's thrilling experiences.
- Fantasy — Elements of fantasy are present through the depiction of mythical lands and extraordinary events beyond the realm of reality.
- Colonial Literature — The narrative reflects themes of colonialism, with European characters exploring and interacting with African landscapes and cultures.
- Historical Fiction — Set in a historical context, the story incorporates elements and settings from the late 19th century.
Tags
Adventure · Fantasy · Romance · Colonialism · Imperialism · Africa · Exploration · Quest · Magic · Supernatural · Mythology · Cultural Heritage
Contents
- The Consul's Yarn
- The Black Hand
- The Mission Station
- Alphonse and his Annette
- Umslopogaas Makes a Promise
- The Night Wears On
- A Slaughter Grim and Great
- Alphonse Explains
- Into the Unknown
- The Rose of Fire
- The Frowning City
- The Sister Queens
- About the Zu-Vendi People
- The Flower Temple
- Sorais' Song
- Before the Statue
- The Storm Breaks
- War! Red War!
- A Strange Wedding
- The Battle of the Pass
- Away! Away!
- How Umslopogaas Held the Stair
- I have Spoken
- By Another Hand