የሃበሻ ጀብዱ (Abyssinian Odyssey)

*About the book:

• Original author: Adolf Parlesák. A native of the Czech Republic, he visited Ethiopia in the 1930s and wrote about his experiences.
• Translator: The Amharic translation was done by Techane Jobre Mekonnen, who studied in the Czech Republic.
• Publisher: The Amharic edition was published by Addis Ababa University Press.
• Plot: It is a firsthand account of the Italo-Ethiopian War of the 1930s. Parlesák served alongside Ethiopian soldiers, witnessing and documenting their struggle against the fascist Italian invasion.
• Historical context: The book offers an intimate look at the experiences of Ethiopian warriors, including the role of commanders like Dejazmach Abera Kassa and Emperor Haile Selassie. It covers the conflict and provides unique insights into the events leading up to battles like the one at Maychew.