NOTE BY THE TEANSLATORS.

We gladly undertook the task entrusted to us of translating the Memoirs and Journals of Romolo Gessi Pasha. The book was published in Italy last

year, and is based upon the distinguished explorer's notes which were edited and arranged by his son,

Felix Gessi, and by Captain Camperio.

This English edition of the work of course appears with the full sanction and authority of its Authors ; indeed, Signor Felix Gessi has kindly en-

riched the English edition with some letters which do not appear in the Italian Edition, and this new material, in our judgment, considerably enhances the

interest of the work.

"We believe that the book will be found to be an important contribution to the knowledge of Equa-

torial Africa, and the history of the Slave Trade in the Dark Continent,

This conviction has led us to look upon the work of translation as a labour of love, and we are glad moreover to do anything in our power to place before English readers the simple and remarkable account which the brave Italian soldier and explorer has himself given of his experiences and adventures during the eventful seven years which he spent in the Soudan,

LlLV WOLPFSOIIN, Bettina Woodwaed.

Naples,

November, 1891.