Project Gutenberg 1999-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 295 Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider) 1856 1925 Haggard, Rider Haggard, Henry Rider Child of Storm Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child_of_Storm Christopher Hapka and David Widger "Child of Storm" by H. Rider Haggard is a novel written during the early 20th century, specifically in the context of the Zulu kingdom and its turbulent history. The narrative follows Allan Quatermain, an English hunter and explorer, as he recounts his experiences in the land of the Zulus, a setting rich with cultural tension and dramatic conflict. The story centers on the enchanting yet deadly Mameena, a woman whose beauty and ambition draw men to their doom, particularly that of the young warrior Saduko, alongside whom Quatermain navigates the complexities of Zulu politics and personal relationships. The opening of "Child of Storm" establishes both a personal and historical context, with Quatermain reflecting on the nature of humanity through his encounters with the Zulu people and their customs. He relates a fateful moment when he hears of Mameena for the first time, highlighting her character as a crafty and alluring figure amidst the backdrop of power struggles between Zulu princes. Quatermain's observations introduce readers to the main characters and foreshadow the unfolding drama rooted in love, betrayal, and the tumult of impending war, emphasizing the peril that lies ahead for those who become entangled in the web of Mameena's ambitions. Thus, the narrative is steeped in both adventure and the stark realities of a society on the brink of change. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 82.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Historical fiction Zulu (African people) -- Fiction Quatermain, Allan (Fictitious character) -- Fiction Zululand (South Africa) -- History -- Fiction PR Text Adventure Category: Adventure Category: Novels 568659 2025-08-01T10:50:06.153884 text/html 589376 2021-02-15T14:46:35 text/html; charset=utf-8 461027 2021-05-06T16:35:26 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 495733 2025-08-01T10:50:12.394795 application/epub+zip 495615 2025-08-01T10:50:06.952859 application/epub+zip 300111 2025-08-01T10:50:06.550855 application/epub+zip 637227 2025-08-01T10:50:16.882793 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 611418 2025-08-01T10:50:12.055863 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 416114 2022-09-01T12:11:59.225060 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 540428 2025-08-01T10:50:05.352860 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 540378 2021-02-15T14:53:14 text/plain; charset=utf-8 203024 2021-02-15T14:53:46 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 19623 2025-08-01T10:50:17.062783 application/rdf+xml 12229 2025-08-01T10:50:06.659834 image/jpeg 2062 2025-08-01T10:50:06.604828 image/jpeg 460119 2025-08-01T10:50:06.204820 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia