Allan's Wife
- First published
- 1889
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"Allan's Wife" by H. Rider Haggard is a collection of Allan Quatermain stories first published in 1889. The title novella reveals Quatermain's early life and marriage to Stella, mother of his son Harry. Three companion tales follow the legendary hunter through dangerous African encounters: battling a vengeful buffalo, avenging a servant killed by lions, and surviving a brutal lion mauling. Together, these adventures chronicle the formative experiences that shaped one of literature's most celebrated adventurers.
- Africa
- Adventure stories
- Hunting guides
- Quatermain, Allan (Fictitious character)
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #2727. Allan's Wife on Wikipedia.
