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A Narrative of Captivity in Abyssinia

by Henry Blanc

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Chapter XX

All the Prisoners leave the Amba for Islamgee—Our Reception by Theodore—He harangues his Troops, and releases some of the Prisoners—He informs us of the Advance of the English—The Massacre—We are sent back to Magdala—Effects of the Battle of Fahla—Messrs. Prideaux and Flad sent to Negotiate—Release of the Captives, and their narrow Escape—Their Arrival in the British Camp


CONCLUSION


LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

PASS OF LOOKUM (Frontispiece).

Fort, Mission House, and Town of Massowah

Grove House at Moncullou

Village of Dankora in Atchefur

Church of Kedus Georgis and Village of Nefasa, Agau Medar

Village of Kanoa in Wandigé

View From Wandigé of Lake Tana

Summit of Zer Amba, a Fortress Near Tschelga

The Fetters on the Cover of this Volume represent the Leg-chains worn by Dr. Blanc. Their weight is about seven pounds.

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