The Ivory Child
A Tale of Allan Quatermain
Published on 2. August 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
390 pages
978-1-58715-432-4 (ISBN)
Description
The Ivory Child by H. Rider Haggard is a gripping adventure novel featuring the intrepid explorer Allan Quatermain. The story begins when Quatermain is approached by a young English nobleman, Lord Ragnall, who seeks his help in rescuing his kidnapped wife, Lady Ragnall. Their quest leads them deep into Africa, where they encounter the mysterious and powerful worshippers of the Ivory Child, a sacred elephant idol. Faced with supernatural forces, dangerous wildlife, and treacherous terrain, Quatermain and his companions must use their wits and courage to survive.
Published in 1916, The Ivory Child is a thrilling tale of adventure, mysticism, and the enduring struggle between good and evil.
"It is enough to say that when Allan Quatermain, in the opening sentence of his narrative, speaks of this as 'one of the strangest of all the adventures which have befallen me in the course of a life, that so far can scarcely be called tame or humdrum,' he is well within the mark . . . handled in Sir Rider Haggard's best manner." --The Spectator, London
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Holicog
United States
Publishing group
Wildside Press
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
631 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-58715-432-4 (9781587154324)
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Sir Henry Rider Haggard, born on June 22, 1856, in Bradenham, United Kingdom, was a prominent English writer known for his adventure fiction, particularly those set in exotic locations like Africa. His novels often blend thrilling adventures with elements of fantasy and exploration. Haggard was also active in land reform efforts across the British Empire, advocating for improvements in the lives of indigenous peoples. He married Mariana Louisa Margitson in 1880, with whom he had two daughters. Haggard's parents were William Meybohm Rider Haggard and Ella Doveton.
Andrew Lang, born March 31, 1844, in Selkirk, United Kingdom, was a Scottish poet, novelist, and literary critic, best known for collecting folk and fairy tales. A scholar with a broad range of interests, Lang contributed to anthropology and was a notable figure at the University of St Andrews, where the Andrew Lang lectures were named in his honor. Lang's marriage to Leonora Blanche Alleyne in 1875 marked a personal chapter in his life. His legacy is deeply embedded in children's literature, with his fairy tale collections remaining influential. Lang passed away on July 20, 1912, in Banchory, United Kingdom.