Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile, Volume 2 (of 5) : In the years 1768, 1769, 1770, 1771, 1772 and 1773

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bruce, James, 1730-1794

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile, Volume 2" by James Bruce is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The book chronicles Bruce's explorations and findings regarding the Nile River's origins, emphasizing his travels to Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia) and his insights into the region's history and culture. It is a continuation of a five-volume series documenting his extensive journey in pursuit of the Nile's source. The opening of the second volume introduces Book III, which delves into the "Annals of Abyssinia," offering a rich historical narrative from the restoration of the Line of Solomon to the death of Socinianos. This portion outlines the reigns of several kings, providing insights into political dynamics and conflicts during their rule. Bruce highlights significant figures and events, illustrating the complexities of Abyssinian history, including issues of religious influence and conflicts with neighboring territories. The narrative sets a historical context for Bruce's own journey and explores the deep-rooted heritage of the land he traversed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chris Curnow, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travels_to_Discover_the_Source_of_the_Nile

Reading ease score: 52.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2017-02-17