Travels in Ethiopia is a classic travel narrative by David Buxton, based on his extensive journeys through Ethiopia during the 1940s, when he worked in the country as an entomologist and later for the British Council. Combining personal observations with historical and cultural insights, Buxton introduces readers to Ethiopia's diverse landscapes, peoples, traditions, and ancient Christian heritage. The book pays particular attention to the country's remarkable rock-hewn churches, medieval monuments, and remote highland regions, while also portraying everyday life under the reign of Emperor Haile Selassie. Richly illustrated with photographs, it offers a sympathetic and informed portrait of Ethiopia at a time when modern influences had only begun to transform the country, making it both an engaging travel account and a valuable historical document.