The Thessalians as a Warlike People
A Strong and Fearless Nation The people of Thessaly have long been known as a warlike nation, and even in […]
Rivers and Dry Seasons in Thessaly
A Land of Heat and Dryness When I was in Thessaly, it was a very dry season. Many rivers that
Noble Stables and Horses of Europe
Famous Stables of Prague Among the finest stables I had ever heard of were those of Wallenstein at Prague. In
Money Exchange and Trade in the Market
Exchanging Foreign Money At first, I was somewhat uncertain about how we would exchange our money. We had brought with
Hairstyles and Customs of Different Nations
Distinctive Hairstyles Across Europe and the Ottoman Lands People from different nations can often be recognized by the way they
The Fertility and Abundance of Thessaly
Proof from Ancient History When we read that Mardonius, the Persian general of the great army of Xerxes, spent 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.
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,
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
Public Appearances of the Grand Signior
requent Sightings of the Sultan It was not difficult to catch a sight of the Grand Signior at this place,