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Journey to Villach
From my previous stop, I traveled through Wernberg and Zell, finally reaching Villach (Viliack), a handsome town and one of the chief towns of...
The Brenteda Canal
Not far from Spilimbergo, I passed a neat river or canal called La Brenteda, about sixteen miles long. It was constructed by the Venetians...
Admiring the Famous Fortification
Having seen many of the chief fortifications in Europe, I was especially eager to visit Palma Nova, because it is so famous. It is...
A Famous Place of Natural Hot Baths
This place is well known and often visited because of its natural hot baths. There are five baths in total, and all of them...
Gold Found in the Silver Ore of Schemnitz
Most of the silver ore found in Schemnitz contains a small amount of gold mixed within it. Because of this, the miners and metal...
Reporting the Quality of the Ore
After the assayer has tested the ore and measured how much silver it contains, he reports his findings to the workers who operate the...
Turkish Songs and Stories in the Town
Songs About a Famous Jewish Figure
While staying in the town, I heard several Turkish songs sung by the people. Among these, some were about...
The Sultana and Her Journey
The Sultana’s Background and Condition
The Sultana was greatly loved by the Sultan. She was of Cretan origin by birth, small in stature, and her...
The Person and Appearance of the Grand Signior
His Age and Physical Features
At this time, the Grand Signior was not yet thirty years old. He was well built and strong in body,...
General Characteristics of the Crocodile
The crocodile has many unusual and remarkable features that set it apart from other animals. One of its most curious habits is that during...
