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Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider)
1856
1925
Haggard, Rider
Haggard, Henry Rider
The Ivory Child
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ivory_Child
John Bickers; Emma Dudding; Dagny; David Widger
"The Ivory Child" by H. Rider Haggard is a novel written during the late 19th century that continues the adventures of the famed explorer Allan Quatermain. The story takes readers on a journey filled with exotic locales, tribal conflicts, and mystical elements as Quatermain encounters magical beliefs among the Kendah people. The novel weaves in themes of adventure, human relationships, and cultural exploration, centered around Quatermain's interactions and challenges with the mysterious White and Black Kendah. The opening of "The Ivory Child" introduces Allan Quatermain as he reflects on his unusual life filled with adventures, hinting at a significant encounter with the Black Kendah and the death of their elephant god, Jana. Quatermain recounts his stay in England and his introduction to Lord Ragnall, a wealthy and handsome nobleman engaged to the beautiful Miss Holmes, which sets the stage for his unexpected invitation to a shooting match. The narrative captures Quatermain's fishing for knowledge about Ragnall’s family, the opulence of English society, and the hilarious tensions that arise during the shooting lesson, culminating in a bet involving Sir Junius Fortescue, fostering a blend of humor, excitement, and intrigue as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Fantasy fiction, English
Adventure stories
Quatermain, Allan (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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Adventure
Category: Adventure
Category: Novels
Category: British Literature
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