A Voyage To Abyssinia (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169232716)

A Voyage to Abyssinia is a travelogue written by Father Lobo, a Portuguese Jesuit missionary, detailing his experiences during his journey to Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia) in the early 17th century. The book is divided into four parts, each describing a different aspect of his journey. The first part describes his journey from Goa to Ethiopia, including his encounters with pirates and his arrival in the city of Fremona. The second part describes his experiences in the court of the Ethiopian Emperor, including his interactions with the royal family and the religious practices of the country. The third part focuses on the geography and natural history of Ethiopia, including descriptions of the flora, fauna, and landscape. The final part describes his journey back to Europe and his reflections on his time in Ethiopia. Throughout the book, Father Lobo provides detailed descriptions of the customs, culture, and people of Ethiopia, as well as his observations on the differences between European and Ethiopian societies. A Voyage to Abyssinia is considered an important historical document and a valuable resource for scholars studying the history and culture of Ethiopia.17th Century Portuguese Jesuit sent to convert Abyssinia from the ""wrong"" kind of Christianity.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: Father Lobo
ISBN-10: 116923271X
ISBN-13: 9781169232716
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 90
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d