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Title: The Ancient Allan
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ancient_Allan
Credits: John Bickers, Dagny and David Widger
Summary: "The Ancient Allan" by H. Rider Haggard is a novel written in the early 20th century, shortly after the First World War. The story features Allan Quatermain, a central character familiar to Haggard's readers, as he reflects on his past adventures and his connections to ancient Egyptian mythology. Following a dramatic rediscovery of his old friend Lady Ragnall, the narrative delves into themes of fate, the afterlife, and the mysterious bond between them as they confront their intertwined destinies. At the start of "The Ancient Allan," Allan Quatermain, now aged and reflective, recounts a peculiar letter he received from Lady Ragnall that stirs memories of past adventures. The letter reveals her tragic experiences following her husband’s death during an archaeological expedition in Egypt. It also revisits Quatermain's previous encounters with ancient Egyptian practices and a mystical herb known as 'Taduki,' which promises to unlock visions of the past and future. As Quatermain prepares to reunite with Lady Ragnall at Ragnall Castle, he contemplates the implications of their shared history and the potential for discovery that their re-encounters may bring, setting the stage for a journey that intertwines the realms of love, adventure, and the supernatural. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925
EBook No.: 5746
Published: May 1, 2004
Downloads: 331
Language: English
Subject: Quatermain, Allan (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Ancient Allan
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ancient_Allan
Credits: John Bickers, Dagny and David Widger
Summary: "The Ancient Allan" by H. Rider Haggard is a novel written in the early 20th century, shortly after the First World War. The story features Allan Quatermain, a central character familiar to Haggard's readers, as he reflects on his past adventures and his connections to ancient Egyptian mythology. Following a dramatic rediscovery of his old friend Lady Ragnall, the narrative delves into themes of fate, the afterlife, and the mysterious bond between them as they confront their intertwined destinies. At the start of "The Ancient Allan," Allan Quatermain, now aged and reflective, recounts a peculiar letter he received from Lady Ragnall that stirs memories of past adventures. The letter reveals her tragic experiences following her husband’s death during an archaeological expedition in Egypt. It also revisits Quatermain's previous encounters with ancient Egyptian practices and a mystical herb known as 'Taduki,' which promises to unlock visions of the past and future. As Quatermain prepares to reunite with Lady Ragnall at Ragnall Castle, he contemplates the implications of their shared history and the potential for discovery that their re-encounters may bring, setting the stage for a journey that intertwines the realms of love, adventure, and the supernatural. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925
EBook No.: 5746
Published: May 1, 2004
Downloads: 331
Language: English
Subject: Quatermain, Allan (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.