Sport in Abyssinia; Or, The Mareb and Tackazzee

"Sport in Abyssinia; Or, The Mareb and Tackazzee" by Dermot Robert Wyndham Bourke Mayo is a historical adventure story about a hunting trip in Abyssinia during the late 1800s. The story follows the Earl of Mayo, who traveled extensively in Abyssinia alongside his hunting partners, while he details his exciting quests to hunt wild beasts. The author expertly mixes tales of hunting with smart observations about the culture and environment he finds while traveling along the Mareb and Tackazzee rivers. The narrative launches with a trip that initiates in Cairo, where the author and his peers congregate before advancing to Suez and, in the end, setting out to Abyssinia. The account introduces Petros, an Abyssinian merchant who becomes the author's interpreter. Mayo vividly captures the challenges of managing supplies and exploring unfamiliar terrains, vividly painting his experiences with the region's wildlife and with Abyssinian customs.