Publisher's Synopsis
""She And Allan"" is a novel by H. Rider Haggard, first published in 1921. It is a sequel to the popular adventure novel ""She"" and follows the protagonist, Allan Quatermain, as he embarks on a perilous journey to rescue his friend and comrade-in-arms, Sir Henry Curtis.Allan Quatermain, a renowned adventurer and hunter, receives a letter from Sir Henry Curtis, who has gone missing while on a quest to find the lost city of Kor. Along with his friend Captain Good, Allan sets out to find Sir Henry and discovers that he has been captured by the evil queen Ayesha, who rules over the city of Kor.Ayesha, also known as She-who-must-be-obeyed, is a powerful sorceress who has lived for over 2,000 years and possesses immortality. She is obsessed with Allan, whom she believes to be the reincarnation of her long-dead lover, Kallikrates.Allan and his companions must navigate treacherous terrain, battle fierce enemies, and overcome numerous obstacles to reach Sir Henry and defeat Ayesha. Along the way, they encounter a variety of strange and fascinating creatures, including a tribe of cannibals, a giant gorilla, and a mysterious race of people with blue skin.""She And Allan"" is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of fantasy, romance, and suspense. It is a classic of the adventure genre and a must-read for fans of H. Rider Haggard's work.""Yes, they had begun in my day and we will discuss them later. Still, I say--nearer to the ape than you or I, and therefore of interest, as the germ of things is always. Yet he has qualities, I think; cunning, and fidelity and love which in its round is all in all. Do you understand, Allan, that love is all in all?""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.