"Long Odds" by H. Rider Haggard is an action-packed story from the Victorian era, narrated by the experienced hunter, Allan Quatermain, who tells a gripping story of survival in the African wilderness. The story centers on Quatermain's dangerous hunting trip into Sikukuni's country. After facing deadly wildlife and a pride of lions, Quatermain must face off against the lions directly, resulting in a fierce battle that leaves him injured and questioning his decision to underestimate such dangerous forces alone. The book blends the thrill of exploration with the tough lessons learned from nature's power.
Long Odds
By H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard
In fever-ridden Africa, a hunter is forced to his breaking point as he battles the elements and a pride of savage lions determined to see him meet his end.
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About the AuthorSir Henry Rider Haggard was an English writer of adventure fiction romances set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and a pioneer of the lost world literary genre. He was also involved in land reform throughout the British Empire. His stories, situated at the lighter end of Victorian literature and including the eighteen Allan Quatermain stories beginning with King Solomon's Mines, continue to be popular and influential.
Sir Henry Rider Haggard was an English writer of adventure fiction romances set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and a pioneer of the lost world literary genre. He was also involved in land reform throughout the British Empire. His stories, situated at the lighter end of Victorian literature and including the eighteen Allan Quatermain stories beginning with King Solomon's Mines, continue to be popular and influential.
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