Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile, Volume 3 (of 5) In the years 1768, 1769, 1770, 1771, 1772 and 1773

"Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile, Volume 3" by James Bruce is a historical account written in the late 18th century. This volume continues Bruce's extensive travels through Ethiopia as he details his observations and experiences while journeying from Masuah to Gondar. The narrative offers insights into the customs and daily life of the Abyssinians, as well as the challenges faced during his quest to uncover the origins of the Nile River. At the start of the volume, the author arrives at Masuah, a strategic trading port on the Red Sea, and describes its geography, historical significance, and the political tensions in the region. He encounters the local ruler, the Naybe, and recounts the complex dynamics of power, trade, and the precariousness of foreign relations in an area fraught with suspicion and intrigue. Bruce's meticulous observations extend beyond politics to include descriptions of health, local diseases, and cultural practices, setting a detailed stage for his ongoing journey deeper into Abyssinia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

James Bruce of Kinnaird was a Scottish traveller and travel writer who confirmed the source of the Blue Nile. He spent more than a dozen years in North Africa and Ethiopia and in 1770 became the second European to trace the origins of the Blue Nile from Egypt and Sudan, after the Spanish Pedro Paez.