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National Geographic : 1925 Jun
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A CARAVAN JOURNEY THROUGH ABYSSINIA Photograph by Harry V. ITarlan MEMBERS OF TIHE CARAVAN ENJOY A MEAL OF RAW BEEF Raw meat is the preferred food of the masses, but, being too expensive for frequent consumption, does not take the place of their mainstay-bread. The usual method of eating is to hold in the left hand a bone to which is attached a large piece of meat. The native loosens, but does not completely sever, a small bit of meat from the bone, puts the loose end between his teeth, and cuts off the other end by an upward stroke of his knife. One of the men (at the back) looks up resentfully at a bird which swooped down and snatched his meat from his hand. upon such as he that the future of Ethi opia depends. Power will soon shift from the hands of the generation of Ras Cabada, Ras Gougsa, and Ras Nado to those of Taro Auri, Melke, and men of like age. The wife of Taro Auri was the most intelligent native woman I met in Ethi opia. Her questions were pertinent and the bits of information volunteered were highly interesting. It was very evident, from the freedom with which she entered into conversation and from her bearing toward us and toward the retainers of the household, that the position of the wife in Amhara is one of much greater liberty than in the Orient generally. As far as our reception and entertainment were concerned, she was an equal partner with her husband (see page 640). We found our host and hostess so en tertaining that darkness had fallen be fore we recalled our other engagement. There was a great scurrying about to sad- dle horses and mules, and the ride which followed was spectacular. It was inky dark, with that darkness whose existence city residents so frequently forget. Hun dreds of men attended us, bearing lighted torches. I regretted that we could not be at a distance to witness our own prog ress as we galloped down hills, across streams, and over open fields-a wild, un organized mob COURTEOUS RECEPTION AND ENTERTAIN MENT AT A CHIEFTAIN'S HOME The home of Ras Cabada, like that of all the greater chieftains, is situated upon the crest of a hill chosen for its strategic importance. We passed through in closure after inclosure, and at each en circling barrier we came upon bodies of armed troops standing at attention. A very sizable army was present for the ceremony of our reception. The higher officials were gathered about the chieftain's doorway. Passing between 047
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