Allan's Wife Chapter 1 - Early Days

from The Rider Haggard Library · host Henry Rider Haggard

In which Allan Quatermain recounts the early days of his life, marked by childhood memories in England, tragic losses, and his family’s subsequent emigration to South Africa where he grew to manhood amidst the rugged frontier and the influence of his devout father. The narrative unfolds with a gentle yet somber reflection on past sorrows, the mystery surrounding distant acquaintances, and the quiet passing of his father in the mission lands.

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