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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...
The Hot Baths and Their Heat
The heat of these baths is said to be similar to the heat of the King’s Bath in England. There are seven baths in...
Return from the Mine and Warm Welcome
After I had seen many of the most remarkable places in the mine, I returned to the house of the overseer of Herrengrund. There...
The Stones Called the Mother of Turquoise
In some parts of the mine, there are special stones upon which turquoise-like minerals have been found. Because of this, the miners call these...
The Story of Sigismund a Former Slave
In Thessaly, I met a man named Sigismund, whose life story deeply affected me. He had been a slave to several masters and had...
Night Watch and the Use of Dogs
In many towns, the people follow a particular custom for safety. At night, they drive all the dogs out of the town. By doing...
Crime and Safety Measures for Travelers
Although robbery is severely punished in these regions, it is still often committed. Gypsies, in particular, are believed to be well practiced in this...
A Personal Interpretation of the Story
My own opinion about these events is as follows. If it is true that the Phoenicians carried off the sacred women from Egypt and...
