Index for Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile, Volume

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"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.)

• The Project Gutenberg eBook ofTravels to Discover the Source of the Nile, Volume 4 (of 5)
• CONTENTSOF THEFOURTH VOLUME.
• BOOKVII.
• CHAP. II.Fasil's insidious Behaviour—Arrival at Gondar—King passes the Taccazzé—Iteghé and Socinios fly from Gondar.
• CHAP. III.The Author joins the Army at Mariam-Ohha—Reception there—Universal Terror on the Approach of the Army—Several great Men of the Rebels apprehended and executed—Great Hardness of the King's Heart.
• CHAP. IV.The King promises Leave to the Author to depart—Receives a Reinforcement from Shoa—Amiable Carriage of Amha Yasous—Striking Contrast between him and a Prince of the Galla—Bad State of the King's Affairs.
• CHAP. V.Rebel Army approaches Gondar—King marches out of Gondar—Takes Post at Serbraxos—The Author returns to Gondar with Confu wounded.
• CHAP. VI.Michael attempts to enter Begemder—First Battle of Serbraxos—The Rebels offer Battle to the King in the Plain—Armies separated by a violent Storm.
• CHAP. VII.King offers Battle to the Rebels in the Plain—Description of the Second Battle of Serbraxos—Rash Conduct, and narrow Escape of the King—Both Armies keep the Ground.
• CHAP. VIII.King rewards his Officers—The Author again persecuted by Guebra Mascal—Great Displeasure of the King—The Author and Guebra Mascal are reconciled and rewarded—Third Battle of Serbraxos.
• CHAP. IX.Interview with Gusho in his Tent—Conversation and interesting Intelligence there—Return to the Camp—King's Army returns to Gondar—Great Confusion in that Night's March.
• CHAP. X.Rebel Army invests Gondar—King's Troops deliver up their Arms—The Murderers of Joas assassinated—Gusho made Ras—Ras Michael carried away Prisoner by Powussen—Iteghé's return to Koscam—Fasil arrives at Gondar—King acknowledged by all Parties—Bad Conduct of Gusho—Obliged to fly, but is taken and put in Irons.
• CHAP. XI.The Author obtains Liberty to return Home—Takes Leave of the Iteghé at Koscam—Last Interview with the Monks.
• BOOKVIII.
• CHAP. II.Reception at Tcherkin by Ozoro Esther, &c.—Hunting of the Elephant, Rhinoceros, and Buffalo.
• CHAP. III.From Tcherkin to Hor-Cacamoot, in Ras el Feel—Account of it—Transactions there.
• Chapter 17
• CHAP. V.Transactions at Teawa—Attempts of the Shekh to detain the Author there—Administer Medicines to him and his Wives—Various Conversations with him, and Instances of his Treachery.
• Chapter 19
• CHAP. VII.Arrival at Beyla—Friendly Reception there, and after, amongst the Nuba—Arrival at Sennaar.
• CHAP. VIII.Conversation with the King—With Shekh Adelan—Interview with the King's Ladies, &c. &c.
• CHAP. IX.Conversations with Achmet—History and Government of Sennaar—Heat—Diseases—Trade of that Country—The Author's distressed Situation—Leaves Sennaar.
• Chapter 23
• CHAP. X.Journey from Sennaar to Chendi.
• CHAP. XI.Reception at Chendi by Sittina—Conversations with her—Enter the Desert—Pillars of moving Sand—The Simoom—Latitude of Chiggre.
• CHAP. XII.Distresses in the Desert—Meet with Arabs—Camels die—Baggage abandoned—Come to Syene.
• CHAP. XIII.Kind reception at Assouan—Arrival at Cairo—Transactions with the Bey there—Land at Marseilles.
• Chapter 28
• REGISTERof theBAROMETER and THERMOMETERinAbyssinia, 1770.
• FOOTNOTES:
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• Chapter 32

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