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The Fish of the Lake
I did not hear that any strange or unknown kinds of fish were ever brought up by the returning waters of the lake. The...
Journey Toward the Famous Lake of Zirchnitz
From this place we travelled toward the Zirchnitzer See, also known as the famous and strange Lake of Zirchnitz, which is today called Lake...
The River and Situation of the City
The River Labach runs through the city and later flows into the River Savus, which is now known as the Sava River. Because of...
Structure of the Mine and Its Passages
A large part of this mine lies inside solid rock, so in many places there is no need for wooden supports to keep the...
The Town of Herrn-Grundt and Its Situation
Herrn-Grundt is a small town placed very high between two hills, in a region that has the same name. It is about one Hungarian...
The Great Copper Works Near the Town
At this town, and in the places close to it, are the greatest copper works in Hungary. These works are very large and important,...
Public Appearances of the Grand Signior
requent Sightings of the Sultan
It was not difficult to catch a sight of the Grand Signior at this place, because he often appeared in...
Xerxes and the Entrance into Thessaly
Xerxes’ Survey of the Land
During the famous expedition against the Greeks, Xerxes intended to enter Thessaly by this route. According to Herodotus, Xerxes sailed...
Great Military Feats on Mount Olympus
Roman Strategy and Clever Deception
The fires that were lit on Mount Olympus were meant to deceive the enemy. By this act, it was believed...
The Desertion of Phanes
There was another important reason, separate from all others, that helped lead to the Persian expedition against Egypt. This reason involved a man named...
