A thrilling first-hand account of the author's travels in the Sudan and his involvement in Sir William Hewett's mission to King John of Abyssinia. Wylde describes the Sudanese people, their way of life, and the difficulties of traveling through such a remote and dangerous region. His vivid descriptions transport the reader to a time and place that is now lost to history. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in travel, adventure, and African history. 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.