"A Voyage to Abyssinia" recounts Father Jerome Lobo's experiences as a Portuguese Jesuit missionary in 17th-century Ethiopia. Translated and abridged by Samuel Johnson from the original Portuguese, and supplemented by Joachim Le Grand's French translation, this edition offers a detailed historical, natural, civil, and ecclesiastical account of a remote and relatively unknown country.
Lobo's narrative provides valuable insights into the culture, geography, and religious practices of Abyssinia, offering a unique perspective on the interactions between European missionaries and the Ethiopian people. This historical document remains an important resource for understanding the complexities of early modern encounters between Europe and Africa. The text showcases Johnson's characteristic prose style, further enhancing its literary and historical value.
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