A Voyage To Abyssinia By Father Jerome Lobo, A Portuguese Missionary (1789) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164808046)

A Voyage to Abyssinia is a travelogue written by Father Jerome Lobo, a Portuguese missionary, in 1789. The book chronicles his journey to Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia) in the early 17th century. Lobo's account provides an insightful and detailed look into the customs, traditions, and daily life of the Abyssinian people, as well as their political and religious practices. He also describes the geography and natural resources of the region, as well as the flora and fauna he encountered during his journey. Lobo's account is an important historical document that sheds light on the cultural and social landscape of Abyssinia during this period. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in history, travel, and cultural anthropology.Containing The History, Natural, Civil, And Ecclesiastical, Of That Remote And Unfrequented Country, Continued Down To The Beginning Of The Eighteenth Century, With Fifteen Dissertations On Various Subjects, Relating To The Antiquities, Government, Religion, Manners, And Natural History Of Abyssinia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Jeronymo Lobo, M. Le Grand
ISBN-10: 1164808044
ISBN-13: 9781164808046
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 508
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.01lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.25d