Auf Befehl Sr. Maj. des Deutschen Kaisers im Winter 1880/81 unternommen Rohlfs, Gerhard 1831-1896 creator text utu 2018 monographic de 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Meine Mission nach Abessinien" by Gerhard Rohlfs is a travel account written in the late 19th century. The book narrates the author's experiences during his expedition to Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia) under the command of the German Emperor, detailing geographic, cultural, and political observations of the region. This historical account likely explores themes of exploration, cultural exchange, and the geopolitical landscape of the time. The opening of the book sets the stage for Rohlfs' journey with details about the preparations for the expedition and his reflections on the state of Abyssinia prior to his arrival. Rohlfs notes that although many previous explorers have provided insights into the geography and society of the region, there remain many mysteries about its natural resources and cultures. He introduces the notable figure of Negus Johannes, the reigning monarch of Abyssinia, hinting at the complexities of the region's political relationships, particularly with Egypt and other colonial powers. Throughout this introduction, Rohlfs expresses a scientific curiosity about the flora and fauna of Abyssinia, foreshadowing a blend of personal narrative with detailed observations and research on the land he is about to explore. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2018-01-18 Produced by Heiko Evermann, richyfourtytwo, Reiner Ruf, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) Original publication data not identified Ethiopia -- Description and travel Ethiopia -- History -- 1490-1889 DT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56392 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56392 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134311.0 56392