CHAPTER X. 
Borne account of the ancient history of Abyssinia; its Inhabitants descended from 
aboriginal Tribes of Ethiopians — their Conversion to Christianity — Conquest of Yemen 
by the Emperor Ameda — List of the Sovereigns who have reigned in Abyssinia — 
Attempts of the Portuguese to introduce the Roman Catholic religion — their failure — 
Notice of the different travellers who have since visited the country — Its present State — 
Concluding Remarks — Departure from Mocha— Storm in the neighbourhood of 
Socotra — Arrival at Bombay — Departure thence, and return to England, 
