Child of Storm

From the author that brought you King Solomon’s Mines comes this epic adventure. A tale of fast-paced adventure and romance in the untamed jungles of darkest Africa. Of Zulu tribesmen and the beautiful Mameena and the Battle of Tugela. A must read for all fans of Allan Quatermain.

Child of Storm, by H. Rider Haggard is a Classic African Adventure Story first published in the United Kingdom in 1913.

A Look Inside

“What a tricky and uncomfortable thing is conscience, that nearly always begins to trouble us at the moment of, or after, the event, not before, when it might be of some use.”
― H. Rider Haggard, Child of Storm

About the Book
Child of Storm, written by H. Rider Haggard, was published in 1913. In chronological sequence, it is the sixth novel in the Allan Quatermain/Ayesha series. The middle of the nineteenth century takes place in Zululand, where the story of Mameena, a beautiful African girl and the daughter of a lower-class chief, is told. She has high goals to move up the social scale but is constrained by a patriarchal culture. She uses her beauty to intimidate and dominate the men around her, including the English hero Allan Quatermain. The two sons of the real Zulu ruler Mpande, Cetshwayo and Umbelazi, are mentioned in the book. They battled each other for the succession and lost at the Battle of Ndondakusuka, also known as the Battle of the Tugela.

A Stunning Reproduction
At Last Chance Publishing, we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original authors publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. This title is one of the best tales of daring, of all time, words strung together with such romantic precision, an African Adventure novel that you just do not see in the modern age. This title will make an excellent gift to the Allan Quatermain buff in your life or a fantastic addition to your current collection. We are ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay.

Books Specifics
• The Original 1913 Text
• African Adventure Tale

Annotated Content
• Historical Context
• Detailed 20th Historical bullet pointed context

AUTHOR
H. Rider Haggard (1856–1925), an English writer born in Bradenham, Norfolk, England, gained recognition for his adventure tales that take place in remote and fascinating settings, with a special focus on Africa. He is widely regarded as a trailblazer in the literary genre known as the Lost World and is most renowned for his notable works, including "King Solomon's Mines" and "She".