Publisher's Synopsis
Travels and Adventures in Abyssinia and Nubia, 1768-1773, to Discover the Source of the Nile is a travelogue written by James Bruce, a Scottish explorer who set out on a journey to discover the source of the Nile River. The book details Bruce's five-year journey through Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia) and Nubia (modern-day Sudan), where he encountered various cultures, landscapes, and wildlife. Bruce's account of his travels provides a detailed description of the local customs, traditions, and beliefs of the people he met along the way. He also describes the natural beauty of the regions he visited, including the Blue Nile Falls and the mountains of Abyssinia. One of the main goals of Bruce's journey was to locate the source of the Nile River, which had been a mystery for centuries. He claimed to have found the source in Lake Tana, which he explored extensively during his travels. Overall, Travels and Adventures in Abyssinia and Nubia, 1768-1773, to Discover the Source of the Nile provides a fascinating account of a pioneering journey into the heart of Africa, and sheds light on the cultural, geographical, and historical aspects of the region.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.
