The Life and Adventures of Nathaniel Pearce is an autobiographical account written by Pearce himself, chronicling his experiences during his nine-year stay in Abyssinia (present-day Ethiopia) from 1810 to 1819. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume covering Pearce's journey from England to Abyssinia, his arrival in the country, and his early experiences there. Pearce describes his encounters with various tribes and peoples, including...