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H. Rider Haggard Episodes

March 9, 2025

THE SPRING OF A LION AN ALLAN QUARTERMAINE STORY by H. RIDER HAGGARD

An aged Allan Quartermaine entertains a couple of old friends at his home who ask him for a story- and he rewards them with the story of the time he bagged 4 lions in one encounter.

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Aug. 25, 2024

HUNTER QUARTERMAINE'S STORY by H. RIDER HAGGARD

Upon invitation to Sir Henry's residence, a small group mof close friends, both men and women, gather to have a chance to meet the famous African big game hunter Mr. Allen Quartermaine.  This story, written in 1885, is one of H. Rider Hagarrd's...

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