| Author |
Johnston, Charles, 1810-1872 |
| Title |
Travels in southern Abyssinia, Volume 2 (of 2) : through the country of Adal to the kingdom of Shoa
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| Original Publication |
London: J. Madden and Co., 1844.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 51.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Carol Brown, Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Travels in Southern Abyssinia, Volume 2 (of 2): Through the Country of Adal" by Charles Johnston is a travel narrative and historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work details Johnston’s experiences as he journeys through Abyssinia (now Ethiopia), describing the people, customs, and challenges he faces, including conflicts with the local Gallas. The narrative provides a vivid depiction of the socio-political landscape of the time and the interactions Johnston has with various groups along his travels. The opening of the second volume begins with Johnston’s stay in the town of Farree, where he is abruptly alerted about a Galla attack that has resulted in the abduction of women and the killing of several men. Troubled by this conflict, he observes the distress caused by the raid while also experiencing the triumph of the local warriors in defending their territory. As Johnston navigates his own precarious situation within the political dynamics of the area, he finds himself effectively a prisoner under the Wallasmah Mahomed. Despite the oppressive environment, Johnston’s spirit remains distinct as he contemplates his plans to escape to Ankobar and to relay the news of his precarious travel conditions to the British Embassy. The intricate details of this early part set a tone of adventure, peril, and cultural exchange, laying the groundwork for Johnston's further explorations in the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
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| Subject |
Ethiopia -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Shewa Kifle Hager (Ethiopia) -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73260 |
| Release Date |
Mar 25, 2024 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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