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A Surprising Passage Through the Mountain
The manner of passing through this mountain was very surprising to me. I had never read or heard anything about such a passage before....
Stay and Kind Hospitality
During my stay in the town, I was treated with great kindness and respect. I was often invited to dine at the table of...
Roman Inscription and Ancient Objects
The text at the beginning seems to describe an old Roman inscription. Although some letters are unclear, it likely refers to a dedication connected...
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...
The Reputation of Mount Olympus Among the Greeks
Praise and Ancient Beliefs
The Greeks, who are always ready to praise the greatness of their own country, speak very highly of Mount Olympus. Since...
A Summer Retreat to the Mountains
The Grand Signior’s Stay on Mount Olympus in the Summer of 1669
In the hot and dry summer of 1669, the Grand Signior decided...
A Description of Larissa and Thessaly
The City of Larissa
Larissa is the chief city of Thessaly. It is situated beside the River Peneus, which is the most important river in...
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...
