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 first published in 1868. The book details the author's journey through Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia) and the Galla Country in the mid-19th century, during which he encountered various tribes and cultures. The author's account is divided into three parts. The first part describes his travels through Abyssinia, including his experiences with the local people, their customs, and the natural landscape. He also provides a detailed account of the country's history and political situation at the time.The second part of the book focuses on the author's travels through the Galla Country, where he encountered various tribes and learned about their way of life. He also describes the natural beauty of the region and the challenges of traveling through such a remote area.The final part of the book recounts the author's mission to Ras Ali, a powerful ruler in the region. Plowden describes the negotiations and diplomatic efforts that took place during the mission, as well as his impressions of Ras Ali and his court.Overall, Travels in Abyssinia and the Galla Country provides a fascinating glimpse into the culture, history, and geography of Ethiopia and the surrounding region during the mid-19th century.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.