Marie: An Episode in the Life of the Late Allan Quatermain

Name: Marie: An Episode in the Life of the Late Allan Quatermain
Author: H. Rider Haggard

By H. Rider Haggard

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An early episode in an adventurer’s life recounts his participation in a Boer commission to Zulu territory, the ambush that leaves many killed, and his narrow survival with a trusted servant. Personal threads of courtship and marriage are interwoven with the trek-Boers’ suffering in fever-stricken regions. The narrative mixes reconstructed historical incidents and imagined scenes to portray tensions between colonists and indigenous polities, to depict camp life, councils, and a dramatic shooting and trial, and to trace the moral and legal aftermath of violence. An editor’s preface frames the tale as a recovered manuscript offering both history and intimate memory.

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H. Rider Haggard

H. Rider Haggard was a British author and adventurer, best known for his pioneering works in the genre of adventure fiction. His most famous novel, "King Solomon's Mines," published in 1885, is often credited with establishing the template for the modern adventure story. Haggard's writing frequently explores themes of exploration and colonialism, particularly in Africa, where he spent significant time. His characters often embark on perilous journeys, facing both physical and moral challenges. In addition to his adventure novels, Haggard wrote historical fiction and essays, contributing to the literary heritage of the late 19th century. His works, such as "Allan Quatermain" and "She," remain influential in the adventure genre.