Travels in southern Abyssinia, Volume 1 (of 2) : $b through the country of Adal to the kingdom of Shoa

"Travels in Southern Abyssinia, Volume 1 (of 2): through the Country of Adal…" by Charles Johnston is a 19th-century travelogue chronicling the author's daring expedition through Toshima, Abyssinia, and the kingdom of Shoa, blending personal experiences, cultural interactions, and geographical analysis to document his exploration of an unfamiliar part of Africa; the narrative begins with the author explaining his departure from a medical career and his quest to discover Africa, detailing his arrival in Aden, his health struggles, and his unwavering commitment; as he prepares for Tajourah, he recounts encountering political tensions, cultural nuances, and the Sultan's customs, capturing the hurdles of voyaging through a fiercely unwelcoming region and also the vibrant life along the way.