Project Gutenberg 2006-03-28 Public domain in the USA. 295 Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider) 1856 1925 Haggard, Rider Haggard, Henry Rider Allan's Wife Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allan%27s_Wife_and_Other_Tales John Bickers, Dagny and David Widger "Allan's Wife" by H. Rider Haggard is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Allan Quatermain, a seasoned adventurer and hunter in South Africa, as he recounts the foundational events of his life, particularly his marriage and the loss of his beloved wife. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of adventure, danger, and the untamed beauty of the African landscape, capturing the complexities of love and loss. The opening of "Allan's Wife" introduces us to Allan Quatermain in a reflective mood after the death of his wife, Jess. He begins to lay bare his past, starting from his early days in England and tracing his roots back to his father, a missionary. Quatermain recalls significant memories, such as a Christmas incident involving his childhood acquaintance, Stella Carson, and hints at the deep bond that would later form between them. The narrative sets the stage for Quatermain's adventures in Africa, not only exploring his personal history but also the rapidly changing landscape of the continent, filled with both nostalgia and impending threats. His reflections on loss and the passage of time hint at the adventures and tribulations he will share as he dives into the profound story of his life and love. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Africa -- Fiction Adventure stories Hunting guides -- Fiction Quatermain, Allan (Fictitious character) -- Fiction PR Text Adventure Movie Books Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: British Literature 312423 2025-07-02T04:03:40.324212 text/html 319959 2021-04-20T03:37:17 text/html 205574 2025-07-02T04:03:45.974165 application/epub+zip 205225 2025-07-02T04:03:42.123201 application/epub+zip 205225 2025-07-02T04:03:41.006171 application/epub+zip 350662 2025-07-02T04:03:49.036193 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 333659 2025-07-02T04:03:45.286212 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 297877 2022-09-02T05:41:32.949857 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 297729 2025-07-02T04:03:39.843272 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 297685 2021-04-20T03:41:29 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19730 2025-07-02T04:03:49.165143 application/rdf+xml 13595 2025-07-02T04:03:41.494175 image/jpeg 3563 2025-07-02T04:03:41.249193 image/jpeg 112234 2021-04-20T03:41:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 115237 2021-04-20T03:42:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 183731 2025-07-02T04:03:40.350185 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