Book Description

In the 18th century, James Bruce traveled to Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia) and chronicled his experiences in a book that would become a classic of travel literature. This edition, edited by J.M. Clingan, presents Bruce's vivid descriptions of the people, landscape, and culture of Abyssinia, as well as his harrowing adventures and narrow escapes. A must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Africa. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.