Marie
Allan Quatermain 11
Language: English - 297 pages
€16.66
Synopsis
The plot concerns Quatermain as a young man and involves his first marriage, to the Boer farm girl, Marie Marais. Their romance is opposed by Marie's anti-English father, and her villainous cousin Hernan Pereira, who desires Marie. They are Voortrekkers who take part in the Great Trek whom Quatermain has to rescue.
The novel describes Quatermain's involvement in the Sixth Xhosa War of 1835 and Weenen massacre. Real life people such as Piet Retief, Thomas Halstead, and the Zulu chief Dingane appear as characters. Events in Nada the Lily are frequently referred to.
About Henry Rider Haggard
Sir Henry Rider Haggard, (22 June 1856 - 14 May 1925), known as H. Rider Haggard, was an English writer of adventure novels set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and a pioneer of the Lost World literary genre. He was also involved in agricultural reform throughout the British Empire. His stories, situated at the lighter end of Victorian literature, continue to be popular and influential.
Product specifications
| Binding | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | Tuesday, 25 June 2019 |
| Edition | 1 |
| Pagecount | 297 |
| Interior color | Black/white |
| Size | 155 x 235 mm |
| Author | Henry Rider Haggard |
| Category | Literature > Other literature |