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
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Graphic lion mauling causes severe thigh wound, heavy blood loss, and lasting limp
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Reflects 19th-century colonial attitudes toward Africa and big-game hunting
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Protagonist suffers prolonged pain and blood loss from animal attack
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