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Allan Quatermain

A veteran elephant-hunter and gold prospector who narrates his African adventures with hard-won wisdom and a dry, self-deprecating wit.

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Also known as Mr. Allan Quatermain, Mr. Quatermain, old Quatermain, the late Allan Quatermain, old Allan

As a major figure in Allan Quatermain Stories, Allan Quatermain is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

The narrator and hunter, who arrives at Sir Henry Curtis's home and later recounts his hunting expedition in Africa.

Allan Quatermain appears in Allan Quatermain Stories as major figure.

Allan Quatermain first appears in 0000 hunter quatermain s story.

In Hunter Quatermain's Story: The narrator and hunter, who arrives at Sir Henry Curtis's home and later recounts his hunting expedition in Africa.

Later, in Long Odds: Narrator and protagonist; recalls a dangerous lion encounter in Sikukuni's country in 1869.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

The emotional and psychological peak occurs when Quatermain’s search for a lost half-sovereign leads him to di…

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Hunter Quatermain's Story
The narrator and hunter, who arrives at Sir Henry Curtis's home and later recounts his hunting expedition in Africa.
Long Odds
Narrator and protagonist; recalls a dangerous lion encounter in Sikukuni's country in 1869.
A Tale of Three Lions
Narrator and protagonist, recounts his lion hunting experience.
The Interest on Ten Shillings
The narrator and protagonist, an old elephant-hunter who returns to England but feels out of place in civilization. He recounts his gold-mining experience at Pilgrims' Rest.
What Was Found in the Pool
Narrator and hunter; leads the search for Jim-Jim and shoots the lioness.
III: Jim-Jim Is Avenged
Narrates the chapter; plans and executes the revenge on the lioness.
Magepa the Buck
Narrator and witness to Magepa's sacrifice; he rescues Magepa and the child from the river.
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Referenced as the author of the account of adventures in Zu-Vendis.

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