The Ivory Child
H. Rider Haggard
Read by laineyben
In The Ivory Child, H. Rider Haggard invites listeners to join the legendary hunter Allan Quatermain on a thrilling expedition into the heart of Africa. Accompanied by the enigmatic Lord Ragnall, Quatermain embarks on a quest that intertwines adventure, danger, and the allure of the unknown.
Set against the backdrop of the African wilderness, this tale explores themes of exploration and the clash of cultures. As Quatermain navigates treacherous landscapes and encounters diverse tribes, he must confront not only the physical challenges of the journey but also the moral dilemmas that arise from his interactions with the land and its people.
With its rich descriptions and vivid storytelling, The Ivory Child stands out as a captivating entry in the adventure genre, showcasing Haggard's ability to blend action with deeper reflections on humanity and civilization.
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Very Profound and Rich
kentam2u
From the narrator Laineyben, who brings to life the reading by the very extraordanary gift of language skills and historical expertice! Then of course the beautifully written adventures of Allen Quartaimain! The Ivory Child takes you on a very vivid encounter of the challenges of the adventure of Allan and his comrades into the dangers of rivers, trible fudalism, and the attempted rescue of The White Child's Princess. Not before battles of primitive and dark encounters of extrordanary large god- snake for good against the giant elephant god of evil! A great adventure well written, so geographicaly and historically beleavable as truth itself! An adventure you cannot aford to miss.
Ivory Child
TheBookworm
A great adventure by one of the best action writers. Haggard was head and shoulders above most of his contemporaries and, indeed, almost all modern authors of this genre. Ethnic stereotypes abound, of course. I found that sibilance made this a better listen in the car than on headphones. The mysteriously named laineyben provides an atmospheric and excellently paced reading. Many thanks! TheBookworm (Manchester, UK)
Good story, good reader!
A LibriVox Listener
The Quartermain stories are among the best of Haggard's output. This is one of the best. The reader is among the best of the Librivox community of volunteers! Second time of reading!
If you like Quartermain you will like this book
Dr. Dijkstra
Well read, typical Allan Quartermain book. Fighting against great odds wrought with heroic honor. Something greatly needed in our culture today.
a great african tale
antony lubbe
the reader did a good job, although a poor attempt at a Xhosa accent. it is a well paced eventful story. worth listening to or reading.
Classic
Alaskan
This was an excellent book read by the best narrator, the best way to enjoy Haggard.
Incredible book
ameyer99
love any story about Allan quatermain and the narrator is really really good
GsMuffin
I liked the story but didn't care too much for the narrator.