The Mountains of Rasselas: An Ethiopian Adventure

New York: Reynal, [1959]. 22 cm, 192, illus., stamp inside board. The Rasselas of the title is a nod to the centuries-old practice of Abyssinian emperors of secluding their sons on the peak of Wehni; in the 18th century, this inspired Dr. Johnson to write his drama, "Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia. " Condition: good.

Keywords: Rasselas, Abyssinia, Facilidas, Gondar, Prisoners, Wehni, Debra Damo, Lalibela, Ethiopia

[Book #32764]

Price: $40.50

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