Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile, Volume 4 (of 5) by James Bruce
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| Author | Bruce, James, 1730-1794 |
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| Title |
Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile, Volume 4 (of 5) In the years 1768, 1769, 1770, 1771, 1772 and 1773 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile, Volume 4" by James Bruce is a historical account written in the late 18th century. This volume continues the journey of the author, who recounts his travels and discoveries in Abyssinia (Ethiopia), detailing his attempts to navigate through the region and uncover the origins of the Nile River. The narrative is rich with descriptions of various encounters, cultural practices, and political intrigues during this fascinating period of exploration. At the start of the opening portion, the author details his return journey from the source of the Nile to Gondar. He describes traversing various terrains and meeting notable figures, including Shalaka Welled Amlac, who helps him navigate the complex socio-political landscape. Bruce recounts the hospitality he receives despite the tensions in the region, as factions vie for power. There are mentions of battles, local customs regarding hospitality and clothing, and vivid imagery of the landscape and its inhabitants, setting a stage for both personal experiences and broader observations about the kingdom of Abyssinia and its challenges. The narrative leads into the intricacies of local governance and warfare that will shape the unfolding events in Abyssinia. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Nile River |
| Subject | Ethiopia -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Egypt -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Natural history -- Ethiopia |
| Subject | Ethiopia -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56502 |
| Release Date | Feb 5, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 96 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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