{"product_id":"allan-and-the-holy-flower-paperback","title":"Allan and the Holy Flower - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eH. Rider Haggard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Brother John, a man known for wandering around Africa for years, tells Allan Quatermain about a rare and gorgeous orchid hidden in the wild flora of Africa, Quatermain is determined to find one. When he does, he travels to England and meets Stephen Somers, who collects special flowers. Somers was eager to buy the orchid, but after a mix up at an auction, he finds himself in trouble with his family. Nevertheless, Somers still desperately wants one of the African orchids, and offers to accompany Quatermain and finance the journey to recover another flower. Never one to turn down an expedition, Quatermain agrees, and together, they begin their expedition in Africa, determined to find the orchid that Brother John had described as the largest flower in the region. However, as their adventure unfolds, the men face unanticipated struggles. While they continue their search, the men must work together and think quick to survive the unexpected, trekking through land unknown, fighting battles, leading rescue missions, and navigating daunting encounters with cannibals, slave traders, and a giant gorilla. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilled with thrilling action, narrow escapes, and wonderful descriptions, \u003ci\u003eAllan and the Holy Flower\u003c\/i\u003e by H. Rider Haggard is a page-turning 19th century adventure novel. Set in colonial Africa, Haggard includes a setting that is not often depicted in English literature. First published in 1915, \u003ci\u003eAllan and the Holy Flower\u003c\/i\u003e remains to be a fresh and thrilling action- adventure, delighting audiences with its quick pace and nail-biting conflicts. Written in imaginative, yet accessible prose, \u003ci\u003eAllan and the Holy Flower\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic adventure novel perfect for all ages. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis edition of \u003ci\u003eAllan and the Holy Flower \u003c\/i\u003e by H. Rider Haggard features a striking new cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, \u003ci\u003eAllan and the Holy Flower \u003c\/i\u003e caters to a contemporary audience while preserving the original innovation and adventure of H. Rider Haggard's work. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e When the great English hunter Allan Quatermain and an orchid collector, Stephen Somers, set out to find a rare flower in the African wilderness, they discover much more than they bargained for. \u003c\/b\u003eWritten by the prolific innovator of the 19th century adventure genre, H. Rider Haggard, \u003ci\u003eAllan and the Holy Flower\u003c\/i\u003e is thrilling read, featuring battles, expeditions, cannibals, and unexpected discoveries. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 282\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 7.9 x 4.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 09, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42692504354879,"sku":"9781513277622","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/a9e0dbcb9d7bce57ea72a06bd5088c7e.webp?v=1764995686","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/allan-and-the-holy-flower-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}