Travels in southern Abyssinia, Volume 1 (of 2) : through the country of Adal…
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"Travels in Southern Abyssinia, Volume 1 (of 2): through the Country of Adal…" by Charles Johnston is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. It recounts the author's adventurous journey through the regions of Toshima, Abyssinia, and the kingdom of Shoa. Johnston combines personal observations, cultural encounters, and geographic insights to document his explorations of a relatively unknown part of Africa during that time. In the opening portion, the author establishes
the context of his journey, sharing details about his departure from a medical position and his determination to explore Africa. Following his arrival in Aden, he struggles with health issues but remains resolute in his pursuit. He prepares to journey to Tajourah, describing the political climate and cultural dynamics he encounters, including the local leadership and customs enforced by the Sultaun of Tajourah. Johnston's narrative captures both the challenges of traveling through a warily hostile region and the rich tapestry of life encountered along the way, setting the tone for the adventures and discoveries that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Johnston, Charles, 1810-1872 |
|---|---|
| Title | Travels in southern Abyssinia, Volume 1 (of 2) : through the country of Adal to the kingdom of Shoa |
| Original Publication | London: J. Madden and Co., 1844. |
| Credits | Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Ethiopia -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Shewa Kifle Hager (Ethiopia) -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72155 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-72155-2 |
| Release Date | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 349 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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