Project Gutenberg 2010-01-12 Public domain in the USA. 158 Soveral, Luiz Augusto Pinto Soveral, visconde de 1812 1905 Soveral, Visconde de Memoria ácerca dos Portuguezes na Abyssinia Produced by Pedro Saborano (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Memoria ácerca dos Portuguezes na Abyssinia" by Visconde de Soveral is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the initial Portuguese explorations and interactions in Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia), highlighting significant figures and events that marked Portugal's presence in the region. It serves as a record of the early encounters between Portuguese explorers, missionaries, and the local populace, reflecting on both the missionary zeal and the geopolitical ambitions of Portugal during this period. The narrative discusses pivotal moments in Portuguese history related to Abyssinia, such as Pero da Covilhã's journey in 1480 and the activities of various Portuguese missionaries and diplomats. Soveral recounts the experiences of notable individuals like Dom Francisco Alvares and the challenges faced by the missionaries in their efforts to spread Christianity. The text also examines the evolving dynamics between the Portuguese and the Abyssinians, including the latter's initial hospitality contrasted with later hostilities. Overall, the book serves to document and analyze the Portuguese exploration and influence in Abyssinia, weaving together historical facts with the broader context of Portuguese colonial ambitions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 35.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. pt Portuguese -- Ethiopia -- History DT Text Category: History - European Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: History - Religious 37337 2025-10-12T14:20:13.748174 text/html 33101 2021-01-06T00:41:48 text/html 166870 2025-10-12T14:20:19.017231 application/epub+zip 165646 2025-10-12T14:20:16.899189 application/epub+zip 76530 2025-10-12T14:20:15.748170 application/epub+zip 341338 2025-10-12T14:20:20.453139 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 334562 2025-10-12T14:20:18.290171 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 240613 2022-09-14T09:16:35.952287 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 30632 2025-10-12T14:20:13.507189 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 30339 2021-01-06T00:41:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18381 2025-10-12T14:20:20.582148 application/rdf+xml 22439 2025-10-12T14:20:16.237157 image/jpeg 4670 2025-10-12T14:20:15.993156 image/jpeg 11845 2021-01-06T00:41:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 69693 2021-01-06T00:41:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 167365 2025-10-12T14:20:13.757201 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog