Stern's vivid account of the political and religious turmoil in 19th century Abyssinia provides a fascinating window into a little-known period of African history. Through his experiences as a missionary captive of King Theodore, he chronicles the customs, beliefs, and struggles of the Ethiopian people, as well as the political intrigue of the time. This book will captivate readers interested in African history, religious studies, and political science. 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.