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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...
Saint Veit Saal and the Ancient Roman Lands
Saint Veit and His Influence in the Region
Saint Veit, from whom this place takes its name, was known as a devoted Christian who worked...
Journey through the Mountain Towns and Rivers
Entering the Walled Town and Its Rivers
After being admitted into the town under the great wall, I was much struck by the design of...
Journey through Upper Hungary
Towns, Gates, and Mountains
During my travels through Upper Hungary, I passed through many remarkable towns and landscapes. One town in particular is notable for...
The Thessalians as a Warlike People
A Strong and Fearless Nation
The people of Thessaly have long been known as a warlike nation, and even in later times they were still...
Rivers and Dry Seasons in Thessaly
A Land of Heat and Dryness
When I was in Thessaly, it was a very dry season. Many rivers that are usually important were running...
Noble Stables and Horses of Europe
Famous Stables of Prague
Among the finest stables I had ever heard of were those of Wallenstein at Prague. In those stables, every horse was...
A Natural Gate Through the Rocks
Our journey led us through a remarkable passage cut directly through the rocks, shaped like a great natural gate. A small river also flowed...
