Author: DA COSTA, M.G. ed.
Title: The Itinerario of Jeronimo Lobo
Description: Hakluyt Society, 1984. Hardcover. Frontis. B/W plates. Hakluyt Society Second Series, Volume 162. Small stain to top edges. Slight wear to dustjacket, otherwise good condition. Jeronimo Lobo was the last survivor of the small band of Jesuit Fathers who tried, with a measure of success, to reconcile Ethiopia to the Church of Rome. His life was long and adventurous. His account of his travels was not printed during his lifetime. A French translation appeared in 1728 and this was translated into English by Dr Johnson and published in 1735. 417pp. ISBN 0904180158.

Keywords: jesuit fathers etheopia church rome india etheopian franciscan convent southwell mission military intevention bailul danakil turks massawa catholics