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The Rider Haggard Library

The Rider Haggard Library

By: Henry Rider Haggard
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Step with us beyond the edge of the known world.

The Rider Haggard Library invites you into realms of lost kingdoms and deathless queens, of perilous quests beneath African suns and ancient cities long swallowed by the sands of Time. Here burn the undying flames of romance and destiny; here brave hearts wager life and soul against treasure, prophecy, and the dark mysteries of forgotten ages. In these readings, the great tales are restored to living voice, not as relics upon a dusty shelf, but as living adventures, wherein courage is tested, empires tremble, and Fate walks close beside the traveller.

Come, then. The map is drawn. The flame yet burns. And the road into the unknown lies open before you.Public domain
Episodes
  • Allan Quatermain Chapter 13 - About The Zu-Vendi People

    Allan Quatermain Chapter 13 - About The Zu-Vendi People
    Jun 9 2026
    In which the curious land of Zu-Vendis is unveiled with its rich deposits of gold, lofty tablelands, and a people of mysterious and possibly ancient descent, living under a feudal yet sun-worshipping order marked by impressive architecture and an intricate social system. The narrative draws a vivid picture of the Zu-Vendi’s customs, religion, laws, and language, blending observations of their warlike and conservative nature with reflections on their uncertain civilisation.
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    31 mins
  • Allan Quatermain Chapter 14 - The Flower Temple

    Allan Quatermain Chapter 14 - The Flower Temple
    Jun 9 2026
    In which the curious strangers find themselves drawn into the awe-inspiring magnificence of the Temple of the Sun at Milosis, where splendid architecture and solemn ritual intertwine to create a scene of profound mystery and danger. Amidst the splendour and ceremony, a perilous threat looms that tests their courage and the protective influence of the sister Queens.
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    42 mins
  • Allan Quatermain Chapter 12 - The Sister Queens

    Allan Quatermain Chapter 12 - The Sister Queens
    Jun 9 2026
    In which our travellers are ushered into the splendid palace of the Sister Queens, where the magnificence of the hall and the presence of the dazzling royal siblings leave them marveling at the grandeur and power of this ancient sun-worshipping people. Amidst awe and suspicion, the visitors find themselves entangled in the religious and political intricacies of Zu-Vendis, with the gracious yet enigmatic Queens offering a delicate balance of welcome and wary curiosity.
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    40 mins
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