Project Gutenberg 2006-03-31 Public domain in the USA. 191 Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider) 1856 1925 Haggard, Rider Haggard, Henry Rider Maiwa's Revenge; Or, The War of the Little Hand Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maiwa%27s_Revenge John Bickers, Dagny, Emma Dudding and David Widger "Maiwa's Revenge; Or, The War of the Little Hand" by H. Rider Haggard is a novel written during the late 19th century. The book revolves around Allan Quatermain, a veteran hunter and adventurer, as he navigates the treacherous landscapes of Africa while engaging with various tribes and the challenges they present. The story is rich with themes of colonialism, the consequences of hunting, and the quest for justice. The opening of the novel introduces the protagonist, Allan Quatermain, as he embarks on a shooting excursion with his companions in Yorkshire. Throughout this portion, the elements of hunting and camaraderie are highlighted, showcasing Quatermain's exceptional shooting skills. The narrative transitions to foreshadow looming threats as it precedes the introduction of Maiwa, who carries a dire message from a character named John Every. The message warns Quatermain of danger from Wambe, a cruel chief, and sets the stage for themes of revenge, survival, and political intrigue in the African bush. The stage is effectively set for an adventurous tale that explores not only physical peril but also moral dilemmas and the bonds of friendship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Africa -- Fiction Revenge -- Fiction Hunting guides -- Fiction Quatermain, Allan (Fictitious character) -- Fiction PR Text Adventure Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: British Literature 220910 2025-07-02T04:01:12.086461 text/html 226621 2021-04-08T03:00:16 text/html 178262 2025-07-02T04:01:18.354445 application/epub+zip 177559 2025-07-02T04:01:15.176395 application/epub+zip 159536 2025-07-02T04:01:14.031394 application/epub+zip 338043 2025-07-02T04:01:20.841424 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 324761 2025-07-02T04:01:17.660395 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 297176 2022-09-02T05:38:15.230761 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 209778 2025-07-02T04:01:11.752446 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 209641 2021-04-08T03:04:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19449 2025-07-02T04:01:20.988355 application/rdf+xml 16389 2025-07-02T04:01:14.530383 image/jpeg 3676 2025-07-02T04:01:14.280402 image/jpeg 79291 2021-04-08T03:05:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 81603 2021-04-08T03:05:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 164966 2025-07-02T04:01:12.106403 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