Hoskins, G. A. (George Alexander) 1802-1863 creator Bandoni, L. text utu 2024 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Travels in Ethiopia, above the Second Cataract of the Nile" by G. A. Hoskins is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work chronicles the author's journey in 1833 to explore the upper regions of Ethiopia and the ancient kingdom of Meroe, focusing on its antiquities and the state of its inhabitants during the dominion of Mohammed Ali. The opening of the book sets the stage for Hoskins' ambitious expedition, detailing his preparations and the motivations behind his journey to Meroe, an area that few Europeans had explored at the time. As he prepares to cross the Nubian Desert, the author reflects on his past experiences with Egyptian antiquities and the knowledge gained from other explorers. He describes his mixed feelings about the arduous trek ahead, emphasizing the interesting yet challenging landscape while also hinting at the cultural richness of the tribes he may encounter. The initial chapters provide insight into the logistical challenges of the journey, the characters who accompany him, and Hoskins' readiness to document the ancient marvels of this relatively uncharted territory. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2024-07-30 Galo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by Bayerische Staatsbibliothek and the New York Public Library/Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture) Originally published: London: Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green & Longman, 1835 Ethiopia -- Description and travel Sudan -- Description and travel Nubia -- Description and travel Nile River -- Description and travel Meroe (Extinct city) Sudan -- Antiquities DT London: Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green & Longman, 1835 05015940 https://www.digitale-sammlungen.de/en/view/bsb10366655 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74151 https://www.digitale-sammlungen.de/en/view/bsb10366655 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74151 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134721.0 74151