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Title: Allan and the Holy Flower
Note: Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by John Bickers, Dagny, and David Widger
Summary: "Allan and the Holy Flower" by H. Rider Haggard is a novel written in the early 20th century. It continues the adventures of the iconic character Allan Quatermain, known for his exploits in Africa as a hunter and explorer. In this tale, Quatermain embarks on a quest involving a rare orchid and its associated myth, intertwining themes of love, danger, and the unknown, with the central plot revolving around his companions Charles Scroope and the enigmatic Brother John. At the start of the story, we are reintroduced to Allan Quatermain, who recounts a thrilling hunting expedition in Africa with Charles Scroope, who brings with him the tensions from a romantic relationship gone awry. Amidst the backdrop of the wilderness, events unfold when Scroope is attacked by a leopard, leading to a dramatic rescue by Quatermain. This incident paves the way for a deeper bond between the characters and introduces the peculiar Brother John, who is obsessed with the natural world and becomes a key player in the tale. The opening lays the groundwork for a journey that not only seeks a coveted flower but also hints at encounters with strange tribes and the potential for adventure and peril. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925
EBook No.: 5174
Published: Feb 1, 2004
Downloads: 230
Language: English
Subject: Hunting guides -- Fiction
Subject: Quatermain, Allan (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Subject: Plant collecting -- Africa -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Allan and the Holy Flower
Note: Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by John Bickers, Dagny, and David Widger
Summary: "Allan and the Holy Flower" by H. Rider Haggard is a novel written in the early 20th century. It continues the adventures of the iconic character Allan Quatermain, known for his exploits in Africa as a hunter and explorer. In this tale, Quatermain embarks on a quest involving a rare orchid and its associated myth, intertwining themes of love, danger, and the unknown, with the central plot revolving around his companions Charles Scroope and the enigmatic Brother John. At the start of the story, we are reintroduced to Allan Quatermain, who recounts a thrilling hunting expedition in Africa with Charles Scroope, who brings with him the tensions from a romantic relationship gone awry. Amidst the backdrop of the wilderness, events unfold when Scroope is attacked by a leopard, leading to a dramatic rescue by Quatermain. This incident paves the way for a deeper bond between the characters and introduces the peculiar Brother John, who is obsessed with the natural world and becomes a key player in the tale. The opening lays the groundwork for a journey that not only seeks a coveted flower but also hints at encounters with strange tribes and the potential for adventure and peril. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925
EBook No.: 5174
Published: Feb 1, 2004
Downloads: 230
Language: English
Subject: Hunting guides -- Fiction
Subject: Quatermain, Allan (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Subject: Plant collecting -- Africa -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.