Travels In Abyssinia And The Galla Country - Walter Chichele Plowden - Bog

Travels in Abyssinia and the Galla Country: With an Account of a Mission to Ras Ali in 1848 is a travelogue written by Walter Chichele Plowden and published in 1868. The book details Plowden's journey through Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia) and the Galla Country (modern-day southern Ethiopia and northern Kenya) in the mid-19th century. Plowden describes the geography, people, and culture of the regions he visited, including their customs, religions, and political systems. He also provides a firsthand account of his interactions with local leaders and officials, as well as his experiences traveling through difficult terrain and encountering various challenges along the way.One of the highlights of the book is Plowden's account of his mission to Ras Ali, a powerful ruler in Abyssinia at the time. Plowden was sent as a representative of the British government to negotiate a treaty with Ras Ali, and his description of the negotiations and the political situation in Abyssinia provides valuable insight into the region's history and politics.Overall, Travels in Abyssinia and the Galla Country is a fascinating and informative account of a little-known part of the world, written by a knowledgeable and observant traveler.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.