Ludolf, Hiob, 1624-1704
A New History of Ethiopia. Being a Full and Accurate Description of the Kingdom of Abessinia, Bulgarly, though Erroneously Called the Empire of Prester John.
London: S. Smith, 1682.
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| Said to have mastered twenty-five languages, Hiob Leutholf, or Ludolf, a celebrated German scholar, nursed a scheme to foster relations between Abyssinia and Europe. However, his dream of furthering scientific and commercial transactions came to nothin. This is still a valuable work, and of special interest for its account of Abyssinian literature. | ||||||||||
Ludolf, Hiob, 1624-1704 A New History of Ethiopia. Being a Full and Accurate Description of the Kingdom of Abessinia, Bulgarly, though Erroneously Called the Empire of Prester John. London: S. Smith, 1682. |
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