The Treasury of Allan Quatermain

By H. Rider Haggard

Before there was Indiana Jones there was Allan Quatermain: the original explorer, treasure hunter, and adventurer. The Quatermain books have captivated readers for more than a century, spawning more than a dozen movies and a host of imitators. Included in this edition are Allan and the Holy Flower, Finished, The Ivory Child, The Ancient Allan, She and Allan. These are adventure stories in the grandest tradition.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Start Publishing LLC
• Release date: Jun 28, 2013
• ISBN: 9781627932226

H. Rider Haggard

Sir Henry Rider Haggard, (1856-1925) commonly known as H. Rider Haggard was an English author active during the Victorian era. Considered a pioneer of the lost world genre, Haggard was known for his adventure fiction. His work often depicted African settings inspired by the seven years he lived in South Africa with his family. In 1880, Haggard married Marianna Louisa Margitson and together they had four children, one of which followed her father’s footsteps and became an author. Haggard is still widely read today, and is celebrated for his imaginative wit and impact on 19th century adventure literature.

Reviews for The Treasury of Allan Quatermain

[antiquary_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This is set in Allan's earlier life and tells his romance with Marie as well as the fatal encounter of the Boers under Retief with the Zulu king Dingaan (the brother and successor of Shaka).