Hermann Karl Wilhelm Kumm's Khont-hon-nofer tells the story of his travels and explorations throughout Ethiopia in the late 19th century. With vivid descriptions of the people, culture, and landscapes he encounters, Kumm provides a fascinating window into an Ethiopia that was at once ancient and rapidly changing. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Ethiopia. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.