Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile, Volume 4 (of 5) In the years 1768, 1769, 1770, 1771, 1772 and 1773

The palace of Koscam is situated upon the south side of Debra Tzai; the name signifies the Mountain of the Sun. The palace consists of a square tower of three storeys, with a fl...

It was on the 10th of November 1770 we left Geesh in our return to Gondar, and passed the Abay, as before, under the church of Saint Michael Sacala. We descended the hill throug...

_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--B...