A Narrative Of Captivity In Abyssinia - Henry Blanc - Bog

""A Narrative of Captivity in Abyssinia"" is a book written by Henry Blanc. The book is a personal account of the author's experiences during his captivity in Abyssinia, a region in Ethiopia, in the mid-19th century. Blanc was a Frenchman who was traveling through Abyssinia when he was captured by a local ruler and held captive for several months. During his captivity, Blanc was subjected to various forms of mistreatment and abuse, including physical torture and psychological manipulation. The book provides a detailed and vivid description of Blanc's captivity, including his interactions with his captors, his attempts to escape, and his eventual release. The book is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the political and social conditions of Abyssinia during the 19th century, as well as the experiences of Europeans who traveled to the region during this time.When speaking of Theodore's treatment of foreigners, I will endeavour to explain the real cause of the misfortunes that befell Mr. Stern. That he was only the victim of circumstances, is a fact beyond any doubt. The extracts from his book and the notes from his diary, brought as charges against him, were only discovered several weeks after many cruelties had been inflicted upon him. But I believe that many small, apparently trifling, incidents combined to make him the first European victim of the Abyssinian monarch. The Emperor could not endure the thought that Europeans in his country should do aught else but work for him.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.