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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,...
Ore Transport from the Mine
At Ghremnitz, miners have a special instrument to move ore from the mouth of the mine or from the hills down to the work...
Innovations in Ore Processing
Matthias Dolhnger, the chief officer at Ghremnitz for the gold mines, recently invented a new mill to pound the ore more finely than before....
Mining Techniques in Ghremnitz
In Ghremnitz, the mines are carefully kept open from the bottom to the top. Where there is no solid rock, timber and supports are...
Fear of Gypsies on the Road
We were not without fear of the Gypsies as well. They are strong and bold people, and some of them have been known as...
A Greek Merchant Named Demetrius
I must not forget Demetrius, a Greek merchant of Tornovo, in whom I believed I saw the true spirit and character of the ancient...
Changes Brought by War and Conquest
The Greek lands have greatly suffered over time. They have endured many destructive invasions by different nations, followed at last by a fatal conquest...
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...
