The Ancient Allan: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Ancient Allan is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider) (1856–1925).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Ancient Allan" by H. Rider Haggard is a novel featuring the hunter Allan Quatermain. When Quatermain and Lady Ragnall inhale Taduki, a drug inducing visions of past lives, they experience ancient incarnations in Persian-ruled Egypt. Quatermain relives his existence as Egyptian aristocrat Shabaka during a revolt against Persian domination, while familiar characters reappear in different forms. This adventure blends historical romance with fantastical elements of reincarnation, telepathy, and Egyptian mysticism, suggesting the goddess Isis's curse follows characters through successive lifetimes.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Ancient Allan
- Author credits: Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider) (1856–1925)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Quatermain, Allan (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Adventure
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
- Category: Novels
- Movie Books
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