King Solomon's Mines: who's who, timeline and places
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- QuatermainQuatermain is a departed man whom Haggard mentions while discussing his romance.First seen in chapter 1
- Sir HenrySir Henry is one of Quatermain’s companions who agree to keep their story plain and direct.First seen in chapter 2
- GoodGood is a captain who joins Quatermain and Sir Henry in choosing a plain, direct account.First seen in chapter 2
- GeorgeGeorge is Sir Henry’s estranged brother, known to Quatermain as the traveler Neville.First seen in chapter 3
- GagoolGagool is named as a danger in the document describing the diamonds and mountain route.First seen in chapter 4
- UmbopaUmbopa joins the expedition, asking to travel north without pay.First seen in chapter 5
- HarryHarry is Quatermain’s son, whose financial protection forms part of the expedition agreement.First seen in chapter 5
- KhivaKhiva saves Good from a wounded elephant by drawing its attack onto himself.First seen in chapter 6
- IgnosiIgnosi is Imotu’s son, who escapes with his mother after Twala murders his father.First seen in chapter 10
- TwalaTwala is the ruler who murders his brother Imotu and takes the throne.First seen in chapter 10
- InfadoosInfadoos tells the travelers about Kukuana history and Twala’s seizure of the throne.First seen in chapter 10
- ScraggaScragga grows suspicious of the travelers during their stay at a fortified kraal.First seen in chapter 10
- FoulataFoulata is threatened with sacrifice by Twala, and the travellers challenge his decision.First seen in chapter 13
- Chapter 3
Sir Henry asks Quatermain for information about his missing brother George, whom Quatermain knows as Neville.
- Chapter 4
Quatermain shares a document and map describing diamonds, a mountain route, and danger from Gagool.
- Chapter 5
Quatermain agrees to join the expedition after securing payment and financial protection for Harry.
- Chapter 6
A wounded elephant attacks Good, and Khiva saves him by drawing the attack onto himself.
- Chapter 7
The travelers enter the desert, where punishing heat exhausts them and they drink their remaining water.
- Chapter 8
After finding water and crossing the desert, the companions climb into freezing mountains, where Ventvögel dies.
- Chapter 9
Good’s removable teeth and Quatermain’s rifle help the travelers pose as supernatural visitors before armed Kukuanas.
- Chapter 10
Infadoos explains how Twala murdered Imotu and took the throne while Imotu’s wife escaped with Ignosi.
- Chapter 11
At Loo, Twala orders a soldier’s death and tests the strangers’ claimed powers.
- Chapter 12
Umbopa reveals himself as Ignosi, and the companions save him from Gagool’s accusation during mass executions.
- Chapter 13
As the predicted eclipse darkens the moon, Sir Henry kills Scragga and the travelers escape with their supporters.
- Chapter 14
Ignosi gains the soldiers’ allegiance and prepares a fortified hill camp against Twala’s larger army.
- Chapter 15
Ignosi’s army repels an assault, but heavy losses and dwindling water lead him to order a counterattack.
- Chapter 16
Ignosi wins the battle, and Sir Henry kills Twala in single combat.
- Chapter 17
Foulata nurses Good through fever, while Ignosi forces Gagool to agree to guide the companions to the hidden chamber.
- Chapter 18
Gagool leads the companions through a cavern into a chamber containing preserved royal corpses.
- Chapter 19
Gagool traps the men with the treasure, dying beneath the stone door, while Foulata dies from her stab wound.
- Chapter 20
Fresh air leads the companions to hidden stairs, and they escape the tunnels with diamonds.
- Chapter 21
The travelers choose home over staying with Ignosi, who reluctantly provides an escort and guides.
- Chapter 22
Sir Henry finds George alive at an oasis, and the companions bring him back safely.
Hidden until you have read that far.
- KukuanalandKukuanaland is a country whose military organization and metalworking Quatermain says deserve fuller discussion.First seen in chapter 2
- The desertThe desert is the setting of José Silvestre’s disastrous journey described by Quatermain.First seen in chapter 4
- LooLoo is the travelers’ planned destination after their welcome at a fortified kraal.First seen in chapter 10
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