Author: H. Rider Haggard
Title: Allan and the Ice-Gods & Heu-Heu or the Monster
Description: London, Hutchinson, 1971-2 . Cloth. An excellent pair of novels by H. Rider Haggard, comprised of Allan and The Ice-Gods and Heu-Heu or The Monster. A pair of very smart reprints of these novels by H. Rider Haggard. Bound in the publisher's original cloth, with the original, unclipped dust wrappers. Written by Sir Henry Rider Haggard, an English writer of adventure fiction romances set in exotic locations and a pioneer of the lost world literary genre. Fictional character, Allan Quatermain, an English hunter of big-game, appears in many of Haggard's novels, with the heroic protagonist being portrayed in film adaptations by actors including Patrick Swayze, Sean Connery and Richard Chamberlain. Comprised of 'Allan and The Ice-Gods' and 'Heu-Heu or The Monster', first published in 1927 and 1924, respectively. Both novels feature Haggard's popular character, Allan Quatermain. In 'Allan and The Ice-Gods', the story follows Quatermain's adventures in a past life, set in Stone-Age times. The idea for this novel was given to Haggard by friend and fellow author, Rudyard Kipling. 'Heu-Heu or The Monster' is a story told by Allan Quatermain, surrounding a legend about a giant gorilla monster in Rhodesia, to which young women are sacrificed. Bound in the publisher's original cloth, with the original, unclipped dust wrappers. Externally, lovely, with minor shelf wear only. Dust wrappers are also excellent, with the odd handling mark and light shelf wear. Internally, firmly bound, with bright, clean pages. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.

Keywords: H. Rider Haggard allan quatermain Allan and the ice gods heu-heu or the monster allan quatermain adventure fiction None


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