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Title: Hunter Quatermain's Story
Note: Reading ease score: 73.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by John Bickers; Dagny; Emma Dudding; David Widger
Summary: "Hunter Quatermain's Story" by H. Rider Haggard is a narrative that blends adventure and personal storytelling, likely written during the late 19th century. This book encapsulates the life and experiences of Allan Quatermain, a seasoned hunter and adventurer in Africa, as he recounts encounters that highlight both peril and the profound connections formed in the wilderness. The story serves as a reflection on survival, the harsh realities of exploration, and the poignant moments of companionship in the face of danger. In this tale, Quatermain details a harrowing adventure he undertook in the African wilderness. After a disastrous encounter where he loses his camp and supplies to a fire, he embarks on a treacherous journey back to civilization with two companions, Mashune and Hans. As they navigate through challenging conditions, they are plagued by hunger, illness, and the ever-present threat of predators. The narrative peaks with a heart-stopping encounter with a lion and a deadly clash with a buffalo, leading to tragic consequences for Hans and Mashune. Ultimately, the story is a testament to the harsh yet captivating life of hunting and exploration, highlighting survival against the odds and the deep bonds formed under duress. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925
EBook No.: 2728
Published: Apr 4, 2006
Downloads: 158
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Africa -- Fiction
Subject: Hunting guides -- Fiction
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: Hunter Quatermain's Story
Note: Reading ease score: 73.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by John Bickers; Dagny; Emma Dudding; David Widger
Summary: "Hunter Quatermain's Story" by H. Rider Haggard is a narrative that blends adventure and personal storytelling, likely written during the late 19th century. This book encapsulates the life and experiences of Allan Quatermain, a seasoned hunter and adventurer in Africa, as he recounts encounters that highlight both peril and the profound connections formed in the wilderness. The story serves as a reflection on survival, the harsh realities of exploration, and the poignant moments of companionship in the face of danger. In this tale, Quatermain details a harrowing adventure he undertook in the African wilderness. After a disastrous encounter where he loses his camp and supplies to a fire, he embarks on a treacherous journey back to civilization with two companions, Mashune and Hans. As they navigate through challenging conditions, they are plagued by hunger, illness, and the ever-present threat of predators. The narrative peaks with a heart-stopping encounter with a lion and a deadly clash with a buffalo, leading to tragic consequences for Hans and Mashune. Ultimately, the story is a testament to the harsh yet captivating life of hunting and exploration, highlighting survival against the odds and the deep bonds formed under duress. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925
EBook No.: 2728
Published: Apr 4, 2006
Downloads: 158
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Africa -- Fiction
Subject: Hunting guides -- Fiction
Subject: Quatermain, Allan (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.