Publisher's Synopsis
Travels and Adventures of Joseph Wolff V2 (1861) is a book written by Joseph Wolff, a Jewish Christian missionary and explorer who lived in the 19th century. The book is the second volume of his memoirs, recounting his travels and adventures in various parts of the world, including the Middle East, Central Asia, India, and Africa.In this volume, Wolff describes his journey to Persia, where he met with the Shah and other prominent figures. He also recounts his travels to Bokhara, where he was imprisoned and sentenced to death by the Emir, before being released and allowed to continue his journey. Wolff's adventures take him to India, where he meets with the British Governor-General and explores the country's various regions.The book also includes Wolff's accounts of his travels to Abyssinia, where he attempted to convert the ruling monarch to Christianity. He describes the challenges he faced in this endeavor, including opposition from local religious leaders and the monarch's own reluctance to convert.Throughout the book, Wolff provides detailed descriptions of the people, cultures, and landscapes he encounters, as well as his observations on the political and religious climate of the regions he visits. The book is a fascinating account of one man's adventures and experiences in a rapidly changing world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
