The Ancient Allan (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

By H. Rider Haggard

Under the spell of an exotic drug, Allan Quatermain relives his previous incarnation as a warrior of ancient Egypt. In this 1920 novel, he is Shabaka, who battles lions, fights crocodiles, struggles with a blind wizard, and allies with the forces of Ethiopia to repel the conquering Persians.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Barnes & Noble
• Release date: Mar 8, 2011
• ISBN: 9781411442795

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.