The Ancient Allan
The story revolves around Allan Quatermain, a hunter and adventurer who becomes embroiled in a quest for the lost city of Kôr. He joins forces with a group of explorers, including Sir Henry Curtis and Captain John Good, to find the fabled city and uncover its secrets. Their journey takes them through treacherous terrain and encounters with various obstacles, including hostile tribes and ancient ruins. Along the way, they discover clues that suggest Kôr is hidden deep within a nearby mountain range. As they near their destination, they are met with increasing danger and supernatural occurrences. The group soon realizes that they are not alone in their quest, as they are being pursued by a rival expedition led by a ruthless and cunning leader. The story builds towards a climactic confrontation between the two groups, with Allan Quatermain facing off against his rivals in a battle for control of Kôr.
By H. Rider Haggard · First published 1887 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Fantasy · 17 chapters · 103,653 words
First lines
Now I, Allan Quatermain, come to the weirdest (with one or two exceptions perhaps) of all the experiences which it has amused me to employ my idle hours in recording here in a strange land, for after all England is strange to me. I grow elderly. I have, as I suppose, passed the period of enterprise and adventure and I should be well satisfied with the lot that Fate has given to my unworthy self.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: H. Rider Haggard
- Date: 1887 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Romance, Mystery
- Length: 103,653 words
- Structure: 17 chapters, 1,704 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The narrative is driven by exploration and thrilling escapades.
- Historical Fiction — The story is set in a historical context with elements of ancient civilizations.
- Fantasy — The plot includes fantastical elements and supernatural occurrences.
- Romance — There are romantic subplots interwoven with the main narrative.
Tags
Adventure · Fantasy · Romance · Historical Fiction · Action · Mystery · Thriller · Colonialism · Imperialism · Africa · Prehistory · Mythology
Contents
- An Old Friend
- Ragnall Castle
- Allan Gives his Word
- Through the Gates
- The Wager
- The Doom of the Boat
- Bes Steals the Signet
- The Lady Amada
- The Messengers
- Shabaka Plights his Troth
- The Holy Tanofir
- The Slaying of Idernes
- Amada Returns to Isis
- Shabaka Fights the Crocodile
- The Summons
- Tanofir Finds his Broken Cup
- The Battle and After