Allan Quatermain Introduction

Maiwa's Revenge Chapter 3 - The First Round

In which a tale unfolds of a mighty white hunter called to aid a kraal besieged by three enormous bull elephants, and a cautious plan is laid involving a watchful vigil from a baobab tree beneath a bright moon. An unexpected tumble, a startled old woman, and the elephants’ retreat mark the close of this eventful episode, coloured by equal measures of humour, awe, and the perils of the wild.

Maiwa's Revenge Chapter 2 - A Morning’s Sport

In which the narrator embarks upon a daring and perilous hunt for buffalo and rhinoceros amidst a splendid African landscape of river, forest, and grassland, encountering thick bush and close quarters with formidable beasts. Through patient stalking and quick wits, he eludes mortal danger and brings down a fearsome rhinoceros, reflecting on the exhilaration of his morning’s sport.

Maiwa's Revenge Chapter 1 - Gobo Strikes

In which we find ourselves accompanying Allan Quatermain on a blustery day’s shooting in the English countryside, culminating in a remarkable display of marksmanship amidst gathering dusk and rising wind. The tale then turns to an adventurous narrative of a perilous journey into the forbidding lands of a feared chief, where the tension of authority and fate tread a fine line amidst loyal but wary followers.

Kidnapped Chapter 24 - The Quarrel

In which the weary travellers, burdened by both physical hardship and a sour misunderstanding, traverse bleak and misty Highlands, their silence weighed down by pride and unspoken grievances. Yet amidst the biting wind and roaring streams, a sudden illness and heartfelt confession soften their discord, drawing two souls once estranged back towards a gentle, forgiving companionship.

A Tale of Three Lions Chapter 1 - The interest on ten shillings

In which Allan Quatermain recounts his weary toil and eventual fortune upon a gold claim at Pilgrim’s Rest, sharing the bittersweet triumph of discovering a hidden pocket of nuggets amid months of hardship and doubt. The tale unfolds in the tranquil company of his son Harry, whose youthful spirit persuades him to embark on a new buffalo hunting adventure beyond the reach of the goldfields.