Publisher's Synopsis
The Ancient Allan is a novel written by H. Rider Haggard, originally published in 1920. It is a sequel to Haggard's popular novel, Allan Quatermain, and follows the adventures of Allan Quatermain, the protagonist of the first book, as he returns to Africa and encounters a mysterious tribe with a secret that could change the course of history.The story begins with Allan Quatermain, now an old man, reminiscing about his past adventures in Africa. He is approached by a young woman named Lady Ragnall, who seeks his help in finding her missing husband. Allan agrees to help and sets out on a journey with Lady Ragnall and a group of companions.Their journey takes them through the African wilderness, where they encounter dangerous animals and hostile tribes. Along the way, they learn of a mysterious tribe called the Zu-Vendi, who are said to possess a powerful secret that could change the world. Allan and his companions decide to seek out the Zu-Vendi and uncover their secret.When they finally reach the Zu-Vendi, they are welcomed by the tribe's queen, Sorais, who reveals the secret of the Zu-Vendi. It is a powerful weapon that could bring about the destruction of the world if it falls into the wrong hands. Allan and his companions must now protect the secret from those who seek to use it for their own gain.The Ancient Allan is a thrilling adventure story that takes readers on a journey through the African wilderness and into the heart of a mysterious tribe. It is a tale of heroism, danger, and the quest for knowledge that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.""This, O Egyptian slayer of lions. You will be laid upon a bed in a little boat upon the river and another boat will be placed over you, for these boats are called the Twins, Egyptian, in such a fashion that your head and your hands will project at one end and your feet at the other. There you will be left, comfortable as a baby in its cradle, and twice every day the best of food and drink will be brought to you. Should your appetite fail, moreover, it will be my duty to revive it by pricking your eyes with the point of a knife until it returns.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.