Allan Quatermain recounts his dangerous solo encounter with a pride of lions in the African wilds.
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Allan Quatermain recounts his dangerous solo encounter with a pride of lions in the African wilds.
The subjects and historical periods that British action-adventure writer H. Rider Haggard tackled in his vast body of work ranged considerably, but one element remains a constant thread that unites his entire oeuvre: heart-racing adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat. If you're looking for an engaging and entertaining read, try Haggard's Long Odds. This one tells of the encounter with a family of lions that left him limping for the rest of his life
will contain mild spoilers
No romantic or sexual content present
Graphic lion mauling with heavy blood loss; big-game hunting kills
No strong language present
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present
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No magic or witchcraft present
No occult or demonology content present
Period colonial-era attitudes and racial norms in African setting
No self-harm or suicide content present
Colonial big-game hunting of lions depicted
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