Allan Quatermain

Dedication

Mentioned as a central figure whose acts and thoughts are recorded in the book.

Allan Quatermain

Narrator and protagonist; grieving the loss of his son and seeking adventure in Africa.

The Consul's Yarn

Proposes the expedition to Mount Kenia and beyond, motivated by his son's death and a lifelong curiosity about the unknown interior.

II: The Black Hand

Narrator and leader of the expedition; reflects on the ruins and the transitory nature of all things.

III: The Mission Station

Narrates the chapter, expresses skepticism about the wanderer's tale, and worries about bringing danger to the mission.

IV: Alphonse and His Annette

Narrates the chapter, describes Umslopogaas's axe, and listens to Alphonse's story.

V: Umslopogaas Makes a Promise

Weeps upon reading Flossie's note, vows to save her, and helps evaluate Umslopogaas's plan.

VI: The Night Wears On

Arms himself with a Winchester repeater; reflects on his fear and the odds of the mission.

VII: A Slaughter Grim and Great

Narrates the battle, fires many shots from the periphery, and threatens Alphonse to stop his teeth chattering.

VIII: Alphonse Explains

Narrates the aftermath, searches for Alphonse, and advises Mackenzie to leave the mission.

IX: Into the Unknown

Narrates the departure from the mission, gives advice and a cheque to Flossie, and reflects on the spirit of adventure.

X: The Rose of Fire

Narrates the chapter; steers the canoe past the pillar of fire and later revives his companions.

The Frowning City

Humbly notes his own insignificant appearance despite his efforts to dress well.

XII: The Sister Queens

Narrates the chapter, observing the queens and the political dynamics.

XIII: About the Zu-Vendi People

The narrator and compiler of the ethnographic account, providing observations and theories about the Zu-Vendi people.

XIV: The Flower Temple

Narrator; wakes after a long sleep and observes the city and temple.

XV: Sorais’s Song

Narrates the chapter; observes the dynamics between the characters and feels afraid of Sorais.

Before the Statue

Witnesses the love scene between Curtis and Nyleptha, reflecting on the situation.

XVII: The Storm Breaks

Observes the growing storm, advises Curtis, and reports Sorais's flight to Nyleptha, helping organize the loyalist response.

XVIII: War! Red War

Defends Good's actions, reflects on the danger of becoming a woman's tool, and witnesses the declaration of war.

XIX: A Strange Wedding

Conducts the English marriage service and reflects on the bittersweet changes that marriage brings to friendship.

XX: The Battle of the Pass

Accompanies Sir Henry, commands the seven thousand horse between the chest and right wing, and reflects on the horror of the coming battle.

XXI: Away! Away!

Leads the desperate ride to warn Nyleptha, wounded but determined.

How Umslopogaas Held the Stair

Wounded and recovering; learns of the aftermath of the battle and Umslopogaas's death.

XXIII: I Have Spoken

Narrates the chapter; still recovering from his wounds, he attends the trial and later reflects on Curtis's coronation.

XXIV: By Another Hand

Died at dawn after writing the last chapter; his body was cremated in the Flower Temple furnace.

Endnotes

Provides numerous annotations throughout the endnotes, explaining Zu-Vendi customs, Zulu traditions, and other details.