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WITH THE BRITISH MISSION TO

MENELIK, 1897.

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This book gives the only authentic account of the extremely interesting mission to Menelik in 1897. Every day the relations of this country with Abyssinia are becoming more important as our advance up the Nile progresses; while in Somaliland and at Kassala we shall shortly find ourselves face to face with the 'Empire of Ethiopia.' Much has happened since Sir Gerald Portal's Mission to Abyssinia some years ago, and the present expedition, headed by Mr. Rennell Rodd, passed through an entirely new country and had opportunities never before enjoyed by Englishmen of examining its resources and observing the power of Menelik's military dominion.

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