Savage Abyssinia - Softcover

Savage Abyssinia

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Savage Abyssinia' is a gripping firsthand account of the Field Museum-Chicago Daily News Abyssinian Expedition conducted during the mid-1920s. Written by explorer and journalist James E. Baum, this narrative provides a vivid exploration of the rugged landscapes and diverse cultures of Ethiopia during a transformative period in its history. Baum chronicles the expedition's trek through remote territories, capturing the significant challenges of traversing high mountain plateaus and dense wilderness.The work offers detailed observations on the region's unique wildlife, natural history, and the complex social structures of its inhabitants. Readers are provided with a rare glimpse into the political landscape of the time, including Baum's personal encounters with Ras Tafari, who would later become Emperor Haile Selassie. Combining the elements of a scientific mission with the excitement of a classic travelogue, the book blends high-stakes adventure with ethnographic and geographical insights. 'Savage Abyssinia' stands as an important historical record for those interested in the era of African exploration, the preservation of natural specimens, and the enduring heritage of the Horn of Africa.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Artikel-Nr. 9781025970721

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