Acerca de este libro
Mi biblioteca
Libros en Google Play
CONTENTS
OF
VOLUME FOURTH.
BOOK IV.CONTINUED.
TECLA HAIMANOUT I.
From 1704 to 1706.
Writes in favour of du Roule-Defeats the rebels-Is
assassinated while hunting,
TIFLIS.
From 1706 to 1709.
Dissembles with his brother's assassins-Execution of
the regicides-Rebellion and death of Tigi,
OUSTAS.
From 1709 to 1714.
Usurps the crown-Addicted to hunting-Account of
the Shangalla-Active and bloody reign-Entertains
Catholic priests privately-Falls sick and dies; but
how, uncertain.
1
16
21
Convocation of the clergy-Catholic priests executed
-A second convocation-Clergy insult the king-
His severe punishment-King dies of poison,
BACUFFA.
From 1719 to 1729.
Bloody reign-Exterminates the conspirators-Gains
Lasta-Nation disturbed by a report of his death-
His general character,
YASOUS II. OR ADIAM SEGUED.
Rebellion in the beginning of this reign-King addict-
ed to hunting-To building, and the arts of peace
-Attacks Sennar-Loses his army-Takes Debra
Samayat-Receives Baady, king of Sennaar, under
his protection,
JOAS.
From 1753 to 1769.
This prince a favourer of the Galla, his relations-
Great dissentions on bringing them to court-War
of Begemder-Ras Michael brought to Gondar—
Defeats Ayto Mariam Barea-Refuses to be acces-
sary to his death-King favours Waragna Fasil-
Battle of Azazo-King assassinated in his palace
HANNES II.
-1769.)
Hannes, brother to Bacuffa, chosen king-Is brought
from Wechne--Crowned at Gondar-Refuses to
march against Fasil-Is poisoned by order of Ras Michael,
Page.
58
75
96
147
190
TECLA HAIMANOUT II.
(1769) H
Succeeds his father Hannes-His character and prudent
behaviour Cultivates Michael's friendship--Marches
willingly against Fasil Defeats him at Fagitta De
scription of that battle,
BOOK V.
ACCOUNT OF MY JOURNEY FROM MASUAH TO GON-
DAR-TRANSACTIONS THERE-MANNERS
CUSTOMS OF THE ABYSSINIANS.
CHAP. I.
AND
Transactions at Masuah and Arkeeko,
Page.、
CHAP. II dd --/
Directions to travellers for preserving health-Diseases
of the country-Music-Trade, &c. of Masuah-
Conferences with the Naybe,
CHAP. III.
Journey from Arkeeko, over the mountain Taranta, to
Dixan
CHAP. IV.
193
201
229
260
Journey from Dixan to Adowa, capital of Tigre,
CHAP. V.
Arrive at Adowa-Reception there-Visit Fremona and
the ruins of Axum-Arrive at Sire,
CHAP. VI.
286
310
Journey from Sire to Addergey, and transactions there, 343
CHAP. VII.
Journey over Lamalmon to Gondar,
362
CHAP. VIII.
Reception at Gondar Triumphal entry of the king-
The Author's first audience,
389
Various customs in Abyssinia similar to those in Persia,
&c.-A bloody banquet described, &c.
449