First published in 1862, this is a narrative of the life led in the islolated Ethiopia of a century ago.

I: Departure from Cairo-Voyage on the Nile-Carnak and Luxor-Assouan-Korosko-Across the Desert-Brackish Wells-The Sareb-Abou Hamed-Berber-Embarkation -Nubian Scenery-Arrival at Khartum; II: The Bazaar-Nubian Belles-European Kesidents-Trade in Ivory-Capture of Slaves-Consular Protest-Mons. Malzac's Conquests - Romish Missions - Failure - Removal- Blue River-Arab Honesty-Ennui -Fever-Egyptian Rule- Courtesy of Aoud-el-Kerim-White Ants-Natives of Soudan -Rough Road-Ague-Kedaref- Michel the Copt; III: Kedaref - Matrimonial Edict - Cure of Fever - Obstinate Camel-Close to a Boa-Doka-Intercourse with Sheikhs- Beautiful Scenery - Savage Inhabitants - Matamma - Sheikh's Rudeness-Change-Evening Chat-Levée of the Sheikh-Novel Interment-Uninhabited Country-Wochnee -Forcible Detention-Picturesque Landscape-Hospice in the Forest-Tschelga-Conspicuous Encampment-Religion of the Kamants; IV: Visit to the Palambaras-Extensive View-Judgment Hall- Prompt Justice-Strange Request - Hospitality - Orders from the Royal Camp-Coalon the Quanque-A Storm- Intelligence-Unguarded Camp-March of Troops-Perverted Taste of the Women-Arrival in the Royal Camp- Audience of the King-Visit from a Great Chief-Passion Week-Military Parade- Royal Interest in Missions; V: The King-His youthful Career-Death of his Uncle-Strife between the Sons-Kasa'sFlight-Becomes a Freebooter, Farmer, Rebel, and powerful Chief-Defeat in the Lowlands -Breach with the Queen-Battle at Tschako-Capture of the Queen-Release-Treachery-Revenge-Kasaconquers Godjam-Imprisons Beru Goshu-Takes Tigré-Is crowned King Theodoros-Chastises the Wollos-Subjugates Shoa- Sequestration of Church Property-Embassy of the Copt Patriarch-Unsuccessful Intrigues-Revolting Barbarities; VI: Ignorance of Court Etiquette-Excursion to the Gumarah- Seclusion of Aristocratic Ladies-Comparative Advantage of Scanty Clothing-Dread of a Famine-Open-air Repose- Disagreeable Intrusion-Dormitory of an Anglo-Abyssinian Noble-Morning Salutation-Sham Fight-Roads-Hot Mineral Springs-Sanitary Virtue-Origin-Tropical Conflagration-A Royal City-Disappointed Hopes-Gaffat; VII: European Visitors-Character of the Abyssinians-Hospitality no Virtue-Broundo Feast-Voracious Appetite-Hailstorm-Ascent of the Guna -Magnificent Prospect-A Lawless District-A Mohammedan Village-Dangerous Excursion-Speedy Termination-Meeting with the Primate; VIII: Departure from Tshatshaho - Strolling Minstrels - Royal Nuptials - Objections to Indissoluble Marriages - Royal Banquet-Mendicants-Congratulatory Visit; IX: Dispensation of Justice-Fetha Negest-Reform of the Criminal Code-Punishment of Traitors-Predilection for the Freebooters' Trade-Criminal Jurisprudence-Places of Refuge-Ecclesiastical Court-Priests in Chains-Prelatical Power; X: Termination of the Nuptial Festivities-Royal Contempt for the Priesthood-Uncomfortable Quarters-Choice of Residence-Liberal Landlord-Accession to our Circle-Aquatic Exercise-Tropical Rains-Ras Oubie-Medical Treatment- Aliga Salasee-Retribution on the Wollos-Fate of Captives -Gloomy Foreboding Verified-Audience at Jan Meeda- Ill-temper of the Despot; XI: Diseases-The Teenia-Antidote-The Bouda-His Power- Mode of Exorcism-Revolting Taste-Fatal Effects-Torments of the Zar-Easy Cure-Solution of the Demoniacal Complaints; XII: Close of the Rainy Season-Festivities-Terpsichorean Exercise -Universal Lustration-Favourable Auguries-The Plague -Bridge over the Erib- Melancholy Tidings - Primitive Court of Justice-An Unfortunate Marriage - Numerous Visitors-Low Diet-An Island in the Lake-Friendly Peasants; XIII: Market Visitors-Arclriepiscopal Palace-Gondar-A Funeral - Touching Scene - Belief in Purgatory-Tascar- Filial Affection; XIV: Falashas-Early Settlement in Abyssinia-Chequered Existence-Prejudices against Unbelievers-Deprecate Early Marriages-Offer Sacrifices-Perform the Ceremonial Law- Strictly Observe the Sabbath-Possess no Correct Ideas about the Messiah-Priestly Superstitions-Mistaken Sanctity; XV: Visit to Avorno-Jews in British Uniform-Adoration of the Queen of England-Scope of the Law-False Report- Castle of the Waizoros-The Proud Monk humbled-Monument of Fasilidas'Horse-Remains of former Wealth-Apt Illustration-The Shadow King-Uncomfortable Vestry- Church of St. Anastasius-Picturesque Situation-Devotion-less Worshippers - Transubstantiation - Conversion of a Sceptic-Worthy Communicants-The Tabot.; XVI: The Feast of the Cross-Grand Illumination-Sharp Reproof -Open-Air Assembly-Military occupation of Gondar- Solemn Confession-Sudden Arrival of the King-Grand Breakfast-Execution of Traitors-Immorality of Gondar-Biography of Tecla Haimanot-Trade of the Metropolis.; XVII: Departure from Gondar-Bivouac in the Field-Morning in the Tropics-A Sabbath Congregation-An Epicure's Repast -The Youthful Students-A pert Woman-Benighted in the Jungle-A new Version of Man's Creation-Interview with the FalashaHigh-Priest-Affecting Prayer-Appalling Passage-The Domain of the Aboona-Magic Powers; XVIII: Malicious Reports-Four Expounders of the Law-Boisterous Meetings-Picturesque Groups-Mode of Travelling-Meeting with a Priest-A Motionless Snake-Weavers abandon the Loom-An Annoying Brawl-Suspicious Quarters-The Potters of Gorgora Eila-A Settlement without a Bible- Deplorable Ignorance-A Morose Host-Numerous Visitors -Eagerness to obtain Bibles; XIX: An Unlettered Group - The Monkey-bread Tree - Sincere Inquirers - Great Surprise - Ethiopian Serenaders - The Fanatic Monk-Evening Chat-Ardent Debate-An Undaunted Petitioner-A Desolate Region-Beauty of the Lowland-An Aristocratic Friend-The Eloquent Prophet -Conjugal Differences-The Deserted Wife-Midnight Adventures-Dread of the New Testament-The Breathless Pursuit-Refusal of a Request; XX: Choice of a Station-Unsuccessful Missionary Efforts- Influence of Missions to the Falashas-Hopeful Symptoms- Conversion of Ethiopia-Spread of Christianity-Dangerous Enemies-The Jesuits-Superstition-Heretical Doctrines- Incipient Reforms-Ordination-Celibacy-Mental Culture; XXI: Physiognomy-Dress-The Toilet-Ornaments-Shoes-Milliners-Mode of Washing-Furniture-Retinue-Minerals- Undeveloped Resources-Cotton-Bright Destiny