This gripping account of Blanc's time in captivity in Abyssinia offers a first-hand look at a little-known chapter in African history. The author provides vivid descriptions of the people he met and the places he visited, along with insights into the politics of the region. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in African history or the history of colonialism. 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 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. 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.