The Salt Mine Near Pperies
About half an hour’s journey from the city of Pperies in Upper Hungary, there is a very famous salt mine. […]
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
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
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,
Structure of the Mine and Its Passages
A large part of this mine lies inside solid rock, so in many places there is no need for wooden
The Town of Herrn-Grundt and Its Situation
Herrn-Grundt is a small town placed very high between two hills, in a region that has the same name. It
The Great Copper Works Near the Town
At this town, and in the places close to it, are the greatest copper works in Hungary. These works are
Journey from Chremnitz to Newsol
After I had spent a few days seeing the most remarkable sights and curiosities of Chremnitz, I decided to travel
The Vitriol Mine Near the Gold Mine
There is a vitriol mine in the hills near the gold mine, and it goes down to a depth of
Accidents Caused by Dangerous Damps
I was told by the miners that, in former times, a very sad accident happened in the mine because of