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The Time and Season of My Journey
I made this journey when the Sun was in the sign of Cancer, which is the hottest time of the year. During this season,...
The Position of Belgrade
Belgrade is often said to be a city in Hungary, and many authors have described it in this manner. Yet, if we examine its...
Introduction Veitz
After leaving Sr. Veitz, I continued my journey along the road called Friefach 7, where there had once been a gold mine. From there,...
The Town of Ghremnitz
Ghremnitz is a small town with large suburbs. It is famous for its high location, and St. John’s Church nearby is thought to stand...
Observing Sulphur and Mineral Vapors
During my visit to the hot baths, I noticed something very interesting about the mineral deposits. In many areas above the baths, where the...
Discovering Vitriol in the Mines
During my travels in the mines near Schemnitz, I learned about natural vitriol, which forms in lumps and is pure and ready to use....
The Turks’ Curiosity About Writing
The Turks were greatly pleased whenever they saw me writing. Each time I entered a house, I would take out my paper notebook to...
Thoughts on the Size of Ancient Graves
I must confess that it seems very strange to me that the height of man should ever reach such great size. I find it...
Reminders of Mortality Along the Road
As we traveled, we were often reminded of death by the many graves and tombs we passed. These reminders were especially frequent near Belgrade....
Sacred Serpents Near Thebes
In the area around the city of Thebes, there are certain serpents that are considered sacred. These snakes are very different from the dangerous...
