A Narrative of Captivity in Abyssinia (1868): With Some Account of the Late Emperor Theodore, His Country and People

by Henry Jules Blanc

Overview

First published in 1970. An account of the authors’ captivity in Abyssinia and some account of the Late Emperor Theodore, His Country and People. The sufferings of the Abyssinian captives (1840s) will be ever associated, in the annals of British valour, with the triumphant success of the expedition, so skilfully organized by its commander, whose title, Lord Napier of Magdala, commemorates the crowning achievement of a glorious career.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415760812
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/30/2014
Pages:	432
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Henry Jules Blanc, STAFF ASSISTANT-SURGEON HER :MAJESTY'S BOMlBAY, INDIA. (LATELY ON SPECIAL DUTY IN ABYSSINIA.)

Table of Contents

CHAPTER I. The Emperor Theodore CHAPTER II. Europeans in Abyssinia- CHAPTER III. Imprisonment of Mr. Stern-CHAPTER IV. News of Cameron's Imprisonment reaches Home CHAPTER V. From Massowah to Kassala CHAPTER VI. Departure from Kassala CHAPTER VII. Entrance into Abyssinia CHAPTER VIII. Leave the Emperor's Camp for Kourata- CHAPTER IX. Second Visit to Zage CHAPTER X. Second Residence at Kourata-Cholera and Typhus break out in the Camp CHAPTER XI. Our first House at Magdala CHAPTER XII. Description of lIagdala-Climate and Water Supply CHAPTER XIII. Theodore writes to Mr. Rassam about Mr. Flad and the Artisans, CHAPTER XIV. Second Rainy Season ends-Scarcity and dearness of Provisions- CHAPTER XV. Death of Abouna Salama-i-Sketch of his Life and Career CHAPTER XVI. Theodore's Proceedings during our stay at Magdala, CHAPTER XVII. Arrival of Mr. Flad from England-Delivers a Letter and Message from the Queen CHAPTER XVIII. 'Theodore in the Vicinity of Magdalan CHAPTER XIX. We are counted by the new Ras, and condemned to Sleep in one Hut- CHAPTER XX. All the Prisoners leave the Amba for Islamgee, CONCLUSION