Travels in Ethiopia, above the second cataract of the Nile : exhibiting the…
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"Travels in Ethiopia, above the Second Cataract of the Nile" by G. A. Hoskins is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work chronicles the author's journey in 1833 to explore the upper regions of Ethiopia and the ancient kingdom of Meroe, focusing on its antiquities and the state of its inhabitants during the dominion of Mohammed Ali. The opening of the book sets the stage for Hoskins' ambitious
expedition, detailing his preparations and the motivations behind his journey to Meroe, an area that few Europeans had explored at the time. As he prepares to cross the Nubian Desert, the author reflects on his past experiences with Egyptian antiquities and the knowledge gained from other explorers. He describes his mixed feelings about the arduous trek ahead, emphasizing the interesting yet challenging landscape while also hinting at the cultural richness of the tribes he may encounter. The initial chapters provide insight into the logistical challenges of the journey, the characters who accompany him, and Hoskins' readiness to document the ancient marvels of this relatively uncharted territory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hoskins, G. A. (George Alexander), 1802-1863 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Bandoni, L. |
| LoC No. | 05015940 |
| Title | Travels in Ethiopia, above the second cataract of the Nile : exhibiting the state of that country, and its various inhabitants, under the dominion of Mohammed Ali; and illustrating the antiquities, arts, and history of the ancient kingdom of Meroe |
| Original Publication | London: Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green & Longman, 1835. |
| Credits | Galo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by Bayerische Staatsbibliothek and the New York Public Library/Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Ethiopia -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Sudan -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Nubia -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Nile River -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Meroe (Extinct city) |
| Subject | Sudan -- Antiquities |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74151 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-74151-2 |
| Release Date | Jul 30, 2024 |
| Last Update | Aug 29, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 874 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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