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Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider)
1856
1925
Haggard, Rider
Haggard, Henry Rider
Allan and the holy flower. Finnish
Pyhä kukka: Allan Quatermainin jännittävä seikkailu Afrikassa
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Holy_Flower
Tapio Riikonen
"Pyhä kukka: Allan Quatermainin jännittävä seikkailu Afrikassa" by H. Rider Haggard is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book follows Allan Quatermain, an experienced hunter and adventurer, as he embarks on a journey in Africa that intertwines themes of botany, love, and danger as he seeks a legendary orchid and faces various challenges along the way. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to Quatermain, who recounts a past hunting expedition in Africa that took an unexpected turn due to a chance encounter with a leopard, putting his life and that of his companion, Charles Scroope, in jeopardy. As they recover from their dangerous adventure, Quatermain reflects on his growing friendship with the enigmatic Veli Johannes, an American doctor, who has a mysterious connection to both the local tribes and the natural world. Through vivid descriptions and engaging dialogue, the stage is set for an adventure that promises encounters with extraordinary flora, cultural clashes, and the thrill of the unknown. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 39.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Hunting guides -- Fiction
Quatermain, Allan (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Plant collecting -- Africa -- Fiction
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