Journals of the Rev. Messrs Isenberg and Krapf, Missionaries of the Church Missionary Society
Detailing their Proceedings in the Kingdom of Shoa, and Journeys in Other Parts of Abyssinia, in the Years 1839, 1840, 1841, and 1842

Published in 1843, with an important geographical preface, these journals describe the missionaries' experiences in the Abyssinian kingdom of Shoa.

Charles William Isenberg (Author), Johann Ludwig Krapf (Author), James MacQueen (Author)

9781108034173, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 27 October 2011

658 pages, 2 maps
21.6 x 14 x 3.7 cm, 0.83 kg

In 1829 the Church Missionary Society began operations in the African kingdom of Abyssinia (Ethiopia). The Anglican clergyman Charles Isenberg (1806–64) joined the mission there in 1835, followed by Johann Ludwig Krapf (1810–81) in 1837. Soon afterwards, opposition to the Society's presence in Abyssinia caused them to leave. However, they were determined to establish a base in the central Ethiopian kingdom of Shoa (Shewa), and did so in 1839, entering from the Yemeni port of Mocha. Isenberg stayed in the capital, Ankobar, from 7 June until 6 November 1839, while Krapf remained until 1842 and travelled to other, lesser-known parts of the country. This work, published in 1843, is an account of their period of missionary activity, told through their journals. It begins with a geographical account of the region by the leading specialist of the time, James MacQueen (1778–1870), widely considered one of his most important works.

Preface
A Geographical Memoir on Eastern and Central Africa James MacQueen
Part I. Journey from Zeila to Ankobar: 1. Description of Zeila
2. Preparations for departing from Tadjurra
3. Take leave of Mahomed Ali
Part II. Residence at Ankobar: 1. Arrival of the King at Ankobar
2. Return to Ankobar
3. Departure of Mr. Isenberg from Ankobar
4. Mr. Krapf accompanies the King on an expedition against the Galla tribes
5. Conversation with Debteras
Part III. Journey from Ankobar to Massowah: 1. Motives for undertaking the journey
2. Departure from Dair
3. Arrive at the Lake Haik
4. Departure from Deldei.

Subject Areas: Church history [HRCC2]