A GEOGRAPHICAL AND anthological description of all the Empires and Kingdoms, both of Continent and islands in this terrestrial Globe. Relating their situations, manners, Customs, Provinces, and governments.  
Arsiam naturam superat, nam pendere Terra,  
Quam facit haec facit hic pictor habere pedes.   printer's device of Thomas Creede, featuring a griffon seated on a stone or book, resting on a ball or globe with wings (McKerrow 339) 
LONDON Printed by T. C. for Simon Waterson, dwelling at the Sign of the Crown in Paul's Churchyard. 1607.   

In insequeus Geographium opus Decastichon.  

QVid perigrinandi prodest tot adire labores.  
Dum quod ubique petis possis habere domi?  
Quae mare, quae tellus, quae tanta pericula monstrant,  
Haec uno obtatu parvula charta docet.  
Non hîc Scylla vorax, aut formidanda Charybdis.  
Temperat has placidas mitior auster aquas.  
Hic tu cum cern●●●●ernas polyphemon in antro.  
Non aper hic fertat dente vel unque Leo.  
Ergo quid ulterius satagis? Habet omnia habentem  
Qui mundum, mundus quod tenet, ille tenet.  Io: Prideaux.  

FLevit Alexander cum plures audijt orbes,  
Tu potius plures non jore flere potes.  
Ille dolens unum quod non superaverit, omnes  
Armis desperat vivere posse suis.  
Tam bene tu veterem cum iam descripseris orbem  
Nunc cupias alium posse videre novum.  
Ne doleas: nam si non primus sufficit orbis  
Quo tua se saturet Musa, secundus erit.  
Interea Safforte tuum (quo pinxeris orbem)  
Stabit forte (vetus dum cadet orbis) opus.  Casparus Tomannus.  

NOn capiunt muscas, nec sepe minutis,  
Ingentes animi rebus adesse solent.  
Audaces fortuna invat, timor arguit autem,  
Degeneres animos: hoc tua caepta sonant,  
Cui genus antiqnum juvenis, quem terra nec undae,  
Ne vasti spatium terruit oceani.  
Quae tu tam dextre pinxisti cuncta: referre  
Et genus, & proaves ut videare tuos.  
Ergo age, iam notus, si nox tibi sufficit orbis,  
Ignotos adeas inipiger Antipodes.  johannes Glanuillae.   

TO THE RIGHT Honourable, admired of men, and mirror of women, the Lady Elizabeth Russel Dowager, my worthy Lady and Mistress.  
RIght Honourable, It may seem strange to your learned censure, to find him the Author of a book, which so lately was your unworthy Page: But the seeds then sown were such, and their manuring sithence of that quality, that the ground had been too barren, if no fruit had followed. Little (God knows) it is, and that very untimely, unable to endure the least blast of our modern Critics; were it not favourably sheltered by your Honourable Patronage; whose rare learning & virtues, the world rather honoureth, then imitateth; myself am fit to admire, then express. The very conceit whereof, heartened me to circuit the whole earth, in it to find something to present your Honour. 
a Si natura nigat facit indignatio versum Sat. 1.  Mere chafing, made Iwenall a Poet, and me a Geographer: an ardent contention to acknowledge my duty which sufficiently to perform, I esteem myself too unworthy, and the whole world too little. The thing herein I aim at, is your benign acceptance, in confidence whereof, I have presumed so far; which seconding in this your manifold former favours, my hopes are attained, and myself bound,  
Your Honours in all service and duty to be commanded. Rob. Stafforde.   

To the Reader.  
COurteous Reader (for so I suppose thee to be, until I find thee contrary) thou art little beholding to me for this Geographical discourse, as containing little in it worth thy perusing, and that which it is, thou hast against my will. Hardly I think I shall satisfy thee, who never in this kind could satisfy myself: yet thus far importunity hath forced me, and whatsoever thou findest, is more than myself intended, or thou couldst of me expect. A poor Survey here thou hast, not of my travels but reading: If sometime therefore erroneous, I patronize it not, but relate it. So far thou mayest believe me, that what myself believe not, I invented not, but took out of others. The Method I had from my Tutor, and so far forth the rest, that I account it but the glean of his plentiful Harvest. The rather to be allowed (as I take it) because it admitteth without maim the canceling of a fiction, and the interserting of any notable thing omitted. If thy profit by it countervail my pains, thou hast somewhat: if otherwise, the briefness of it cannot lose thee much time. They which have no leisure to seek farther, may take this for an insight: others may fetch a great deal more from than of whom I had this, to whose riper judgements I trust my youth may excuse me, when the work cannot. As for the Punies of mine own rank,  
Carpere vel noli nostra vel ede tua: 
Martial.   
Shall serve for a counterblast. And so I commend this description of the world, to the world: and thyself and it to the Creator of both. Not determining to trouble thee any more for aught I know, and therefore rest,  
Thine as thou usest me, R. Staff.   


To the Author.  
WHen Caesar sitting in Imperial rob,  
was Sovereign Lord of th' earth commanding Rome,  
He sent to measure this terrestrial Globe,  
To see how much was left to overcome.  
Belike his kingdoms Viceroys were too slack,  
In due performance of this weighty task,  
Or he some good Geographers did lack,  
That might in brief resolve what he did ask.  
Whilst he intended all the world to gain,  
He in the Senate house was stabbed to death.  
A little Urn his ashes did contain,  
Whose mind was not content with half the earth:  
Hadst thou (dear friend) lived in this monarch days,  
And rendered up this book unto his hands,  
He would have crowned thee with triumphal Bays,  
Or made thee ruler of some foreign lands:  
For this small book (yet great in worth) doth show  
All that which mighty Caesar craved to know.   

In idem opus Carmen Encomiasticon.  
VT Microcosmus Homo est simulachrum Regis Olympi,  
Sic Maiore minor pulchrior orb foret.  
Factus erat Magnus Mundi ratione Minoris,  
Scire licet patulo quicquid in orb latet.  
O Tu qui externas ignarus tendis ad Oras,  
Hunc discas librum mira legenao loqui.  
Hic mores hominum graphicè depingit, & Vrbes,  
Et quicquia magnum sub lone Caesar habet.  
Hîc, campos, stuutos, montes, Capitolia turres,  
Structaque Mygdonio marmore tecta, legas.  
Hîc fractos Regum tumulos, stratosque Colossos,  
Ruptaque Montivagae Templa Sacrata Deae.  
Hîc, ubi Troia fuit, magnae & Carthaginis arces,  
Quaeque erat armipotens Roma vetusta scias,  
Terra Arabum foelix, ubi Phaenix nascitur unus,  
Plus foelix, multos terra Britanna tulit.  
Haec multos parit ingento, Gentoque potentes,  
parva sed eximij: Insula culta viris.  
Inter quos semper meus est memoranous amicus,  
Qui dulce, & nobis utile texit opus.  Tho. Rogers.   

A GEOGRAPHICAL AND anthological description of the whole World.  

CHAP. I DE GEOGRAPHIA.  
1 GEographie is an Imitation of the picture 
Definition.  of the whole earth, with those things which are annexed thereunto. Ptolm. Lib. 1. Cap. 1. Therefore it comprehendeth under it chorography, the description of a Region, hydrography, the description of waters, topography, the description of a place, and the like.  
2 The Subject of Geography, is this Terrestrial 
Subject.  Globe, composed of earth and water, so far forth as the parts of it, have a diverse situation, as well in respect of the heavens, as one towards another. Maginus. pag. 3.  
3 Concerning the Terrestrial Globe in respect of the Heavens, two things are diligently to be observed, Longitude and Latitude of places.  
4 The Longitude of a place, is a distance intercepted between the first Meridian, which passeth 
Longitude.  through the Canary islands, and the Meridian of the place, which Longitude is always to be measured from West unto East in the degrees of the Aequator. The reason is, because all Meridian's cut the Aequator.  
5 The Latitude of a place, is a distance intercepted 
Latitude.  between the Aequator, and any place North or South from it, which to find out, turn the place in the Globe, until it come directly under the brazen Meridian, then numbering in the brazen Meridian, how many degrees be betwixt the Aequator and the place, it shows the Latitude directly.  
Therefore the Longitude and Latitude being known of a place, it is easy to find it in any globe; and on the contrary, if you see the place first in the globe, by turning it under the brazen meridian, both the Longitude and Latitude is known.  
6 Concerning the Terrestrial Globe, in regard of his parts one unto the other, it is divided into Sea, and Land.  
7 The Sea or Ocean, is a huge water compassing about this whole Universe, whose parts passing by 
Sea.  many particular places; are called by sundry & particular names, as Mare Britanicum, à Britania, Mare Mediterraneum: quia mediūinter duas terras, africae & Europae. Mare Atlanticum of the great mountain Atlas.  
8 In the Sea, are to be considered three things: Creeks, straits, and Havens.  
9 A creak is a place where the Sea doth run 
Sinus.  any where into the bosom of the earth: And such are Sinus Arabicus, or the red Sea: Sinus Persicus, or Mare Balserum, Sinus Adriaticus, or the Gulf of Venice.  
10 Fretum, is a narrow strait, or Arm of the Sea, passing betwixt two Lands, so called a Fremitu. 
Fretum.  Whereof the chief are, Fretum Gaditaneum, or the straits of Gibraltar, Fretum Magellanicum, or the straits of Magellane: Fretum Nassovicum, or the North straits.  
11 A Haven is a little creak or entrance into the 
Portes.  main Ocean, where ships are always rested and harboured.  
12 The Earth, as may be seen in all Geographical 
Earth.  Maps and tables, is described and painted forth with huge Mountains, great Woods, fair Rivers, and many famous Cities: the circuit of it, is 21600. miles, and (as some writ,) if a footman had a pathway round about the World, he might go it in 900. days. Magiws.  
13 In the Earth are to be considered & observed, two things, the islands, and the Continent.  
14 An Island, (quasi, eye of land,) is compassed round 
Island.  about with the Sea, as Britania, Hybernia, Sardinia, &c: Of the Latins it is called Insula, quasi in Salo.  
15 A Continent is a great quantity of land not divided 
Continent.  by waters, where many Kingdoms and Empires are linked and joined together. As Spain, France, Germany. etc.  
16 In both islands and Continent, three things are to be noted: Isthmus, Peninsula, & Promontorium.  
17 An Isthmus or Chersonesus is a narrow or strait 
Isthmus.  land between two Seas. Of which, the most famous are Isthmus Corinthiacus, and Isthmus Cymbricus, both in Europe.  
18 Peninsula (quasi pene Insula) is a part of the continent, every where environed with the Sea, unless 
Peninsula.  it be where it is tied unto the firm land, with a little Isthmus. The most far fam'de of which are, whole Africa, Scandia, Taurica Chersonesus, Pelloponesus or Morea, and Peruana in America.  
19 A Promontory, is a high Mountain, which 
Promontory  bendeth itself into the Sea, the extreme or end of which, is called a Cape. Of which, the most known are the Cape of good Hope, in Africa: the Cape of Saint Vincent, in Portugal: the Cape Comari in Asia: and the Cape de la Victoria, in America.   

CHAP. II. Of the unknown parts of the Earth.  
1 Hitherto have I set down the general affections of the Terrestrial globe. Now therefore will I descend unto particulars, and only, & particularly speak of the earth, because hydrography doth rather belong unto the art of Navigation.  
2 The parts of the Earth are either unknown, or known.  
3 The unknown parts which lie in obscurity, are either in the North under the Arctic Pole, or in the South, under the Antarctic Pole.  
4 The unknown Land which lieth under the artic Pole, is separated every where (as it is thought) from the other parts of the World, with the North Sea, which breaking in by 19 Inletts, & 4. Staights, is supped up, & engulfed into the bowels of the earth, under the black Rock, which lieth directly under the Pole, being in compass 33. Leucars'.  
james Cnoyen in the book of his travels, maketh mention of a certain Priest of Noruegia, which had by tradition from a Friar of Oxford, that by the help of his magic, and taking the fittest opportunity of time, he undertook to travel into those parts, and was directly under the Pole, where he descried all these things. Mercator.  
5 Not far distant from the black Rock are situated four islands of reasonable bigness, the Sea running between every one of them, and making them equal in quantity one unto the other. In one of the which islands being opposite unto Biarmia, are found Pigmies or little men, not above 4. foot in height. Magin.  
6 The unknown Land, which lieth under the Antarctic Pole, is thought to be greater than all the earth beside.  
7 In it are descried some few Provinces, as Nona Guynea, Terra del Fuego Psittacorum Regio, Lucach, Reach, and Maletur. All which together, are called Magelane.  
Of these Countries nothing can be certainly spoken, only that in the land del Fuego there is much smoke, in Psittacorum regione, there are great Parrots, in Beach, Gold: in Maletur Spices.  
8 The Inhabitants of these Regions which have been seen (being very few) go naked, and are most barbarous people. Mercator.   

CHAP. III. Of the known parts of the Earth.  
THe unknown parts of the World have been obscurely spoken of. Now followeth the description of the known parts, which are sour in number, Europe, Asia, Africa, and America.  

OF EUROPE.  
1 EVrope (called by Pliny the fairest of all other Nations,) is on the South, separated (from Africa) 
Bounds.  with the straits of Gibraltar, and the Mediterr anean Sea, on the West (from America,) with the rolling waves of the Atlantic Ocean, and on the East (from Asia,) with the Egaean Sea, Hellespont, Propontus, Thracius, Bospherus, Pontus Euxinus, Bospherus Cimirius, Maeotis Palus, Tanais flwium, & so drawing up a line unto the river Duina, which runneth along unto the Port of Saint Nicholas, disburdening itself into Sinus Granuicus, or the North Sea.  
2 The form of Europe is like unto a Dragon, the 
Simititude  head being Spain, & the wings Denmark and Italy.  
3 In Longitude it is 3800. miles, reaching from 
Longitude  the Cape of Saint Vincent in Portugal, unto Constantinople in Thracia. Magin. Orteli.  
4 In Latitude, it containeth 1200. miles, stretching 
Latitude.  itself from the Archipelago or Egaean Sea, unto Mare Congelatum, or the Frozen Ocean.  
5 The people or inhabitants of it, doth far surpass 
Inhabitants  the residue of the other parts, in Religion, Learning, Arts, valour and civility. And are all Christians, unless it be towards the northerens part of Scandia, or those which are under the Tyrannical government of the Turk. Magin.  
6. In Europe are to be considered two things: First, the Kingdoms and Empires which are contained within the Continent, and then the islands.  
7 First therefore of the Continent, in which are 
Division.  contained 16. Kingdoms, Spain, France, Germany, Belgia, Dania, Italy, Illyria, Hungary, Polonia, Prussia, the Turkish Empire in Europe, Transiluania, Lituania, Livonia, Scandia, Moscovia, or Russia.  

OF SPAIN.  
1 Spain is in every place environed with the Sea, 
Bounds.  unless it be towards the north-east part, where it is joined unto France, distinguished only by the high Pyrinean mountains. It contains in circuit, 1890. miles.  
2 This land is very fertile, enriched with all kinds 
Quality.  of wine, Sugar, all sorts of fruits, grains, oils, metals, especially of Gold and Silver.  
3 The inhabitants of it are very ceremonious, superstitious, 
Inhabitants  proud, hypocrites, laborious, addicted more than any other Nation unto Melancholy, and descended of the Goths, Saracens, and jews.  
4 This kingdom is divided into many Provinces, whereof the chief are first, Portugal, famous for 
Provinces.  Navigation, in which the chief city is Lisbon: the second is Granado, or Andalucia, in which are the best horses: the chief city in it is Seville, from whence come our excellent civil Oranges: in this Province is also Cadiz or Cales, that was once surprised by Englishmen: the third Province is Casteile, in which is that great city Toledo, the bishopric whereof cometh near in revenues unto the Popedom: the fourth is Navarre, in which stands the city Bilbao, from whence we have so many excellent tried blades: the fift & last is Galicia, in which standeth S. jago: where Saint james is much reverenced. Ortel.  
5 The chief rivers of these provinces are four, 
Rivers.  Tagus, in which is found much golden Sand: Guadiana or Ana, which runneth into a Caverne or hole of the earth, for a great space, and riseth up again. Guadalquivir, upon whose banks stand Seville. And the last is Duerus. Merula.  
6 In times past this was divided into 12. Kingdoms, 
Government.  but now it is only one entire Government, subjecteth unto one King: who is called, King of Spain.   

OF FRANCE.  
1 FRance is limited on the West, with Mare Aquitanicum, 
Bounds.  & the Pyrinean Mountains: on the North, with the English Sea: on the South, with Mare Mediterraneum: on the East, with Germany: & on the Southeast, with the Alps. Magin.  
2 This country is extraordinary fruitful, abounding 
Quality.  almost in every thing, especially in Corn, Wine, and Salt, which causeth that saying, that France hath three Lodestones to draw riches from foreign Nations, corn carried into Spain, Wines transported into England & Flanders, and Salt, wherewith the whole kingdom & bordering Nations are plentifully stored.  
3 The Inhabitants of this Land are in the first onset 
Inhabitants.  of any thing very vehement, but at the length as slow and dull. In their words only verbal, in their deeds cautelous: from whence it is said; that the Frenchman sings not as he pricks, pronounceth not as he writes, speaks not as he thinks.  
4 The Provinces of this Region are many, among which, three of them have free Princes. The first is Lorreine, 
Provinces.  in which the chief city is Nancie: the second is Burgundy, whose Metrapollitane and chief city is Bisançon, lying upon the river Doux; the third is Subaudia, or Savoy, whose chiefest city is Geneva, situated upon a fair & pleasant Lake, and in which they have a law, that if any offender fly for refuge thither, the law doth as well take hold on him there, as in the place where he committed the crime.  
5 The other provinces are many, among which the chief are eight. First, the Province of Normandy, whose Metropolitan city is Rouen, famous for traffic, in many foreign countries: the second is Brittany, whose chief city is Breast: the third is Burges or Berrie, whose chief city is called Burges, which (as john Calmenus affirms) hath an University in it, worthy to be entitled: The Honour of all learning, & store house of learned men. The fourth is Aquitanie, in which stands Tolouse, that beautiful, best peopled, and most ancientest city of France, next unto Paris: the fift is Picardy, in which the chief city is Amiens: the sixth is Poictou, in which is the city Poitiers: the seventh is Languedocke: and the eight is Anjou: Many others there are, which to rehearse, would be too tedious, and therefore I omit them.  
6 The Rivers of note in these Provinces, are four. 
Rivers.  The first is Sequana or Seine, which runneth through the fairest and Metropolitan City of France, called Paris, or Lutetia, (quasi in luto sita.) The second is Loire, upon whose shores stand Angiers & Orleans, two famous cities. The 3. is Rhodanus or Rhosne: the 4. & last of any note is Garonne  
7 Two things are reported of this Country, very strange. The one is, that the King cureth a certain wen, 
Wonders.  which riseth in a man's neck, with the touch of his hand, saying these words: Sanet te Deus, tangit te Rex. The other is, that there is a certain oil in the church of Rheims, which as they report, was sent from Heaven: and the Kings being anointed with it every Coronation day, it doth never decrease. Hondius in Tabulis.  
8 This Kingdom is governed by a Monarchical government, subjecteth unto one sole King, who is called 
Government  the king of France, and his eldest son is tituled the Dolphin of France. From this country is excluded by the Salic law, any woman, that she cannot reign and be Queen.   

OF GERMANY.  
1 GErmany, is distinguished on the west from France, by 
Bounds.  part of the river Rhine, and a line, which is drawn up directly from Strasburg unto Cales: on the South, from Italy, with the Alps: on the Southeast, with Istria, and Illyrica: and on the East with Hungary, Polonia, and the river Vistula. Magin.  
2 This country is enriched with all sorts of Mines, as 
Quality.  well of Salt, as of Metals. It hath also great abundance of corn, wine, saffron, fruits, hot baths, & sweet fountains.  
3 The Inhabitants of this Empire are generally very tall, goodly, warlike, and faithful men, little addicted unto 
Inhabitants.  venery, but much affecting drunkenness, that wellspring of Impiety, from whence bubbleth out this saying of them, that Germanus potat quantum potest: & Germanorum vivere, est bibere. They are also for their inventions in 
Inventions.  arts Mechanical most excellent, and far surpassing any other Nation: for from them came the invention of Guns, invented of one Bertholdus Swart, in the year 1378. by them was also invented Printing, in the year of our Lord, 1440. by one John Gutemberg, but (as Ramus affirms,) by one john Fust, who printed Tully's Offices, which was the first book that ever was printed.  
4 In the middle of Germany is situated Bohemia, a very 
Bohemia.  pleasant kingdom, compassed about with a wood called Sylva Hyrcinia: the chief city of it is prague, in which the Emperor doth keep his Court.  
5 There are also in this great & large Dominion many 
Provinces.  Provinces, among which, the especial, first Saxony, whose Metropolitan city is Witteberg, lying upon the River Albis: the second is Brandembourg: in which stands Frankford, situated upon the River Odera: in which there is an University, erected by Marquis joachim, in the year, 1506. The third is Pomerania, the chief City of which is Stetim. The fourth is Bavaria, whose best city is Munchen. The fift is Slesia, in which is situated the city Bressel. The sixth is Franconia, whose most noted City is Frankford, founded upon the river Moenum, in which 
Martes.  place is always the Election of the Emperor, and the famous Martes for books. The seventh is Austria, the Metrapolitan of which, is that famous Vienna, seated upon the river Danubius, esteemed to be one one of the fairest Cities in Germany. The eight and last, worthy to 
Helvetia.  be preferred before all the rest, is Switzerland or Helvetia, which is divided into 13. Cantones or chief cities with their Apendices, the government of them being only popular: for although the members seem to be separated, yet live they as one body, firmly knit & united, every one having his particular Magistrate and Council.  
6 The most famous Rivers of these Provinces are six. First is the great Danubius, which doth receive into 
Rivers.  it 60. Navigable Rivers, before it is disburdened into Pontus Euxinus: the second is Rhine, from whence cometh the best Rhenish wine, & upon whose bank is situated the city Strasburge or Argentine, in which there is a tower of 578. Geometrical paces high, counted the eight Miracle of the world: the third is Amasus: the fourth is Moenus: the fift is Odera: and the sixth is Albis.  
7 The Emperors do not succeed, but are always chosen by these 6. Electors: the Archbyshops of Ments, Triers, & Colen: the County Palatine of Rhine: the Duke of Saxony, & the marquess of Brandeburge. If these cannot agree, then doth the King of Bohemia decide the controversy.  
8 Concerning the Government of this Empire, it hath many free Princes, which is the reason that the Emperor by some is called a King of Kings. 
Government    

OF BELGIA.  
1 BElgia, (or the Low Countries,) is limited on the 
Bounds.  East, with Germany: on the South, with France: on the West, with the main Ocean: & on the North, with Denmark and part of the great Sea. It containeth in circuit 1000 Italian miles.  
2 This Country doth most excel in all manner of Linen, and fine Stuffs: and about Frisea, Gelderland, 
Quality.  and Holland, they have Oxen of such an incredible bigness, which if they were balanced, would weigh above 2000 pounds, for there was seen in Antwerp, a Bull, whose body did exceed 3200. weight. Magin. Ortel. In this Country there is also great abundance of Butter, Cheese, Herring, and Salmon, and especially in Holland.  
3 The Inhabitants are very goodly & propermen, having 
Inhabitants.  generally well proportionated legs. They are great drinkers, not proud nor envious, but unmindful both of benefits done unto them, & of injuries offered. They are excellent musicans, & in Mechanical arts most expert. 
Provinces.   
4 The provinces of Belgia are 17. in which are contained 4. Dukedoms, 7. Earldoms, 5. Barondries, & 1. Marqueship.  
5 The 4. dukedoms are first, Brabant, in which the 
1. Brabant.  chief city is Antwerp, fortified with 10. royal Bulwarks, and having within it a townhouse, whose circuit is 4812. paces. There is also in this Province an University called Louvain. Ortel.  
6 The second Dukedom is Liege or Luicke, called by 
2. Liege.  some the Paradise of Priests: the chief city is Liege, from whence the Dukedom taketh his name.  
7 The third is Lutzenburge, in which is the great Forest 
3. Lutzenburge.  of Ardenna, which was in the time of Caesar 500 miles in length, at this day only 90. the chief city is Lutzemburg. or.  
8 The 4. and last Dukedom is Gelderland, noted 
4. Gelderland.  chief for the excellent pasture grounds, which are in it, the chief city is Nimmegen. Ortel.  
9 The 7. Earledoms or Counties, are first Flanders, in 
1. Flanders.  which the chief city is Gaunt, there are also many strong Port towns in it, as Newport, Dunkirk, Ostend, & Slewis. Ort.  
10 The second is Artois, the chief city of which is 
2. Artois.  Arras, from whence cometh the best cloth of Arras.  
11 The third is Hainolt, whose fairest city is Mons, in which there is a Capital of Religious women, that was 
3. Hainolt.  erected by Vadruda, Duchess of Lorraine.  
12 The 4. is Holland, very poor of itself, unless it be in pasture grounds, in which they nourish so many cattle 
4. Holland.  that it doth excel other parts in Butter and cheese. They are also so strong at Sea, that they are able to make 800. great ships, and twice so many small. The chief city is Amsterdam, so famous for Traffic, that there may be seen in her Port sometimes, 500 great ships at once. Ortel.  
13 The fift is Zealand (quasi Sea and Land,) in which 
5. Zealand.  country or County there is found no fresh water. In it is also very little wood. The chief city is Middelborough, in the Island of Walcheren.  
14 The sixth is Zutphen, of which very little or nothing 
6. Zutphen.  can be spoken.  
15 The 7. and last County is Namur, very plentiful 
7. Namur.  of Woods and Dear, the chief city is Namur.  
16 The 5. Barondries or Lordships are first, Friezland, 
Vltrect.  the noted cities whereof are Levorden and Embden.  
17 The second is Vltrect, whose chiefest city is Vtreck.  
17 The third is Mechlin: the fourth is Ouerissel: the fift and last Lordship is Groining.  
18 The 17. Province is, the Marquiset of the holy Empire, in which nothing is famous.  
19 The most noted Rivers of these Provinces are three, the first of which is Rhine, mentioned before in 
Rivers.  Germany: the next it Schald, which washeth the banks of Antwerp: the last is , upon whose shore is situated Luicke.  
20 This Country (famous for wars) is in part governed 
Government.  by many, whom they call States of the low Countries. But the Archeduke of Austria wageth war continually with them, to bring it under his Dominion, claiming and laying Title unto it.   

OF DENMARK.  
DEnmarke is environed round with the main Ocean, 
limits.  unless it be on the South, where it is joined unto Germany.  
2 This Kingdom doth abound in goodly Horses, 
Quality.  and in such store of cattle, that there are yearly carried into Germany 50000. Oxen. There is also such infinite abundance of herring, (near unto the I'll Scania) that the ships are scarce able by main strength of Owers to row out of the Harbour, the fish lying so thick, that their quantity is supposed to surpass the water itself. Ortel. 
Inhabitants.   
3 The Inhabitants of this country are very valiant both at land and Sea, in their Religion they are all Lutherans.  
4 The Provinces of this Kingdom are almost all 
Provinces.  islands, among which, the chief are first, Sealand, in which is Coppenhagen, the chief seat of the King, and an University, in it is also Roschilt, where the Kings are still intoombed. The second is Loilant, in which there grow so many Hazell-nuts, that ships are loaded there with them. The third is Fimera, in which Tycho Brahe built a Castle by Art, to the wonder of every body that hath ever seen it. In the Continent are contained two other Provinces, jugtland, and Holsten, in which is Meldrope, the inhabitants of which are so rich, that they cover their houses with copper. Magin.  
5 In this Country is also a strait Sea, passing between some of the islands, called the Sound: which by 
Sound.  reason of the Imposts and Customs of the Ships which pass that way, yieldeth great gain and profit unto the King.  
6 The Government of this Kingdom is under one 
Government.  sole Prince, who is called the King of Denmark.   

OF ITALY.  
ITalie, (called by Merula a Terrestrial Paradise: The 
Bounds.  Phoenix of this Massy round, the earth's rich Ornament, the Garden of the Muses,) is guarded on the East, with the Adriatic Seas on the South, with Mare Mediterraneum: on the West, with the Terrhene or Ocean: and on the North, with the Alps, which separateth it from Germany, it is like unto a man's leg, reaching in length from Augusta Pretoria, unto Otranto, which is 1010. miles, and is in breadth, in the brodest place, 420. miles.  
2 To set down the fruitfulness of this rich Region, it may be as well declared in a line as in a leaf, for there 
Quality.  is of all things such plenty, as there is not of any thing any scarcity.  
3 The people of this Nation are very grave, frugal, witty, excelling both in virtue and vices, which are in 
Inhabitants.  lust, monstrous: in hate, implacable: & in their conversation most deceitful: which had rather bestow any thing upon others, then upon themselves: do more oftener blaspheme then swear. And will rather kill a man, then give him a disgraceful term or word.  
4 This Kingdom is divided into many Provinces, whereof the chief and most famous are five. 
Provinces.   
5 The first is the Kingdom of Naples, which is greater than any of the rest, full of Nobility, and abounding 
Naples.  with all things necessary for man's use. The chief city of it is Naples, lying upon the Terrhenean Sea.  
6 The second is the Roman Territory, a Province richly furnished with all provisions, in which is situated 
Roma.  the City of Rome, once called the Empress of the world, as well for the beauty and Magnificence of the City, as for the Learning and fortitude of the Citizens: but now it is much ruinated: true Religion and virtue clean decayed. The Governor of it being the Pope, that proud prelate, persecutor of all true piety, and zealous professors.  
7 The third Province is Lombardy, comprehending 
Lombardy.  under it is the Dukedom of Milan, which doth excel for beauty all the rest, having in it many fair Rivers & pleasant Lakes: the chief City of which, is Milan: whose buildings are to be admired for their extraordinary sumptuousness. In this Province is also the great Lake de Como, which is 60. miles in length, & upon whose banks stands the city Como, in fashion like unto a Crab, whose two feet covet the water. In this City the two Pliny's had their beginning, whose Fame by reason of their great learning, shall never have ending. Ortelius.  
8 The fourth Province is Tuscanie, little inferior unto 
Tuscanie.  the rest in any thing, the chief City of which is Florence, whose inhabitants (since the time of Machevill, which was their Recorder,) are most politic and subtle, amounting unto the number of 80. thousand persons.  
9 The fift and last, is the Signory of Venice, a free 
Venice.  State, and the most famous of any in Christendom, governed by a Prince of great Majesty: yet both he and his authority subjecteth unto the Laws.  
This City with the Apendices unto it, is the richest & best provided with munition, of any City in Italy, as is confessed in this particular censure of each Province, before spoken: that Naples excels for nobility: Rome for Clergy: Milan for beauty, Florence for policy: but Venice for riches.  
10 There is is another province (somewhat famous) called Verona, in which is the mountain Baldo, where all professors of Physic do resort, to gather diverse sorts of precious Herbs. And in which there is a city called Negarino, wherein is a stone in form like unto a woman's dug, which doth continually distill a water, whose virtuous operation causeth a woman's Milk to return into her breasts when she hath lost it.  
11 The chiefest rivers of these provinces, are first Padus, near unto which stands Patavine that noble University: 
Rivers.  the next is Athesis, adjoining unto which is Trent, where a Council was held under Paul the third, in the year 1546. the next is Tiber, that runneth through the City of Rome, which when it doth overflow the banks, doth betoken some ill fortune which shall befall the City: the last is the river Poe, near unto which stands Cremona, a City of great note.  
12 In this Italy, which was in time past, one entire Government, 
Government  are now many absolute States, and Princedoms, by the great Policy of the Pope, who thought it the best way to make himself great, by weakening the Empire.   

OF ILLIRIA.  
ILliria is limited on the West, with the Adriatic Sea: on the North, with the river Saws: & on the East, with 
Limits.  the river Drinus. No certain limits can be given of this country: For all Geographers that writ, do disagree about it.  
2 The people of this land as (Livy affirms,) are very 
Inhabitants.  proud and outrageous.  
3 The chief Provinces are three, whereof the first is 
Provinces.  Zara or Sebenine, whose chiefest city is Zara, where (as Cornelius Sheppers doth report) is a Church called S. john de Maluatia, which was built by a company of Mariners that were in a dangerous tempest, and made a vow that if they escaped, they would build a church unto the honour of S. John de Maluatia, whose mortar should be tempered with malmsey.  
4 The next province is Dalmatia, in which the chief city is Ragusus or Epidaura, where S. jerosme was borne.  
5 The third and last is Histria, which is under the Venetians. Many other Provines there are, whereof some 
Government  are subject unto the Turk, others under the Dominion of Hungary.   

OF HUNGARY.  
HVngarie is bounded on the South, with the river Saws: 
limits.  on the East with the river Tibiscus: on the north, with Polonia and Russia: and on the west, with Austria.  
2 This country doth exceed any other for plenty of 
Quality.  corn, which thrice in a year is there reaped, the ground being so fertile that it doth almost grow without tilling. There are also such infinite store of Oxen, that there doth yearly pass through Vienna into other countries, 80000. besides there are such a great number of Deer, Pheasant, and Partridge, that it is lawful for any man to hawk and hunt at his pleasure. There is great plenty of gold, and wines, which will suddenly make a man drunk by reason of the Sulpherie waters, near unto which the grape is gathered.  
3 The people & inhabitants of this Nation, are generally 
Inhabitants.  very strong, warlike, unkind, and of rude behaviour, given little unto the knowledge of Mechanic arts. They have an order in their Country, that no man may wear a Feather; unless he hath killed a Turk: and they never revenge particular injuries one against the other any more, then with words, unless the disgraceful tear me of cowardice be objected unto them: whereof the charged is never freed, until he hath proved himself in single combat with a Turk. The Sons inherit equally after their Father's death. In marrying their daughters, they give them only a new garment, and nothing else.  
4 The chief city of this kingdom is Buda, possessed 
City.  now by the Turk, near unto which, is the field Zebuliensis, wherein is a river that converts wood into a stone, & the water itself being taken out turneth into a stone.  
5 The Provinces which are most mentioned in this realm are only two: the one is the county of Zoliense, 
Provinces.  wherein there is a certain gaping of the earth, the stinking vapours of which, doth kill all the birds that fly over it. The other is the Island Komora (in Danubius,) the land of which is so fertile, that the grass of it doth exceed in length the height of a man. Magin.  
7 The chief Rivers are Danubius, Tibiscus, Draws, and Saws, all which have great plenty of fish, especially 
Rivers.  of Salmon and Sturgeon.  
7 This Kingdom of Hungary was once governed by 
Government  Spiritual men, but now it is under the Emperor of Germany, and the Turk, who have it betwixt them.   

OF POLONIA.  
1 POlonia is limited on the West, with Germany: on the 
Limits.  East, with the river Boristines, or Neiper: on the north, with Mare Balticum, and part of Moscovia: and on the South, with Hungary.  
2 This kingdom chief abound in Honey, Wax, 
Quality.  Fish, Mines of Copper, Iron, Brimstone, and in such great store of Horse, that it is thought the Polanders are able upon any necessity, to raise 100 thousand. In this country there is no wine: but in steed thereof, they have an excellent kind of Methegline.  
3 The Inhabitants are generally brave soldiers, excellently well furnished with weapons, and most impatient, 
Inhabitants.  if injuries be offered them: they are very proud, thinking exceeding well of their own worth, making great account of any one that will flatter them, loving brave attire and delicious meats.  
4 In this Kingdom are tolerated all sorts of Religions: 
Religion.  and Colleges of all sects, and factions: which causeth this saying, that if any one hath lost his religion, let him go into Poland, and he shall find it.  
5 The King's seat and Metropolitan City is Cracovia, 
City.  in which is an University, seated upon the bank of the river Vistula.  
6 The most noted Provinces, are first Podolia: the land of which is so fertile, that of one Sowing, they have 
Provinces.  three Harvests, and in their meadows the grass doth grow so much in three days, that if an Ox go in it, his horns cannot be seen.  
7 The next is Sammagitia, in which the people live in cottages with their cattle and labouring Beasts, some of them sacrificing unto a certain Devil, called by them Siemiennicke.  
8 The next is Nigra Russia, in which there is great plenty of Wax and Honey.  
9 The last is Massovia, in which the chief city is Massovia, wherein is made the best Methegline.  
10 The chief and only River of this Country, is 
Rivers.  Vistula.  
11 This kingdom of Poland is governed by one sole 
Government.  King, who doth not succeed, but is always elected by, the Nobility of the Land.   

OF PRUSSIA.  
1 PRussia is compassed on the West, with the river Vistula: on the East, with Lituania: on the South, with Polonia: 
Limits.  and on the North, with Mare Balticum, & Livonia.  
2 This country is most famous for Amber, which is found on their Sea shore, scarce any where else to be 
Quality.  seen. It is also well stored with a kind of leather, which we call Spruce leather.  
3 The Inhabitants of this place are much of the same Nature as the Polonians are. 
Inhabitants.   
4 The chief City is Danzig, seated upon the river Vistula. 
City.   
5 The Government of this county is under a Duke, who doth subject his power and himself unto the King 
Government.  of Poland.   

Of the Turks kingdom in Europe.  
Under the Turcian Empire in Europe, is comprehended all that lieth between the borders of Epidaurus 
limits.  and Tanais, between Buda and Constantinople, and between the Euxine Sea & the banks of Saws: in which territory are comprehended many puissant kingdoms.  
2 The Turks are great Soldiers, patiented in labour, sparing in their food, slaves unto their Lord, great observers 
Inhabitants.  of their laws, and for the rest very inconstant. In the Lent they abstain from meat in the day times, but take it out freely in the night. They acknowledge Christ not as the Son of God, but as a great Prophet. They detest Images, & will not be called Turks; but Musulmani, which is as much as believers of the truth. Their private houses are most base & vile, whereas their public places are stately. They use no tables, but eat their meat on the ground, sitting after the fashion of Tailors upon a stall, & when they piss, they do it with bended knees. Magi.  
3 There are comprehended under this vast government such an infinite company of people, and so well ordered & brought up, that one noteth these three things of them, which breed a terror unto the whole world. The first, is their multitudes of men unconquerable: the next, their Military discipline uncorrupted: the last, Corn and provision for store infinite.  
4 The Provinces or rather Kingdoms of this great 
Provinces.  Empire, are divided into two parts: Into Dacia vetus, under which is comprehended Bosnia, Servia, Bulgaria, Valachia, and Moldavia: and into Grecia, contained in which, are Epirus, Macedonia, Thracia, Achaia, and Peloponesus.  
5 In Dacia vetus little is extraordinary notable, and 
Dacia.  therefore I omit the description.  
6 Grecia is limited on the West, with the Adriatic 
Grecia.  Sea: on the South, with the Mediterranean: on the East, with the Archipelago and Thracian Sea.  
7 The Inhabitants of it are now very base, altogether 
Inhabitanit.  ignorant of arts, living and going in their apparel after the Turkish manner.  
8 The Provinces as are before set down, are first Epirus, 
Epirus.  in which Scanderbege lived, made famous by his worthy acts, he being called the scourge of the Turks.  
9 The next is Macedonia, for ever famosed, by the 
Macedonia.  means of him never to be forgotten, Alexander the great, who reigned there, being conqueror of the world: In this Province is Stagira, the country of Aristotle: and Olympus, that high topped Mountain, aspiring above the middle region of the air.  
10 The next is Romania or Thracia, a very barren 
Thracia.  place, in which stands the great City of Constantinople, wherein the Turk doth always keep his Court, this City is very populous, containing in it (as some writ) 700000. souls.  
11 The fourth province is Achaia, famous for the 
Achaia.  most learned University, which was in it, called Athens, once the nurse of all the witty and best Poets, the Mother and bringer up of all eloquent and heart-winning Rhetoricians: and in general, it was the very heart and soul of human Arts and learning. In this Province is also Parnassus, and Helicon, consecrated to the Muses, by all ancient Poets.  
12 The fist and last is Peloponesus or Morea, in whose 
Peloponesus.  Isthmus or entrance, stands that once goodly city Corinth: which many books do much mention. Further in the province, stands Lacedaemon, not inferior unto any of the rest in antiquity.  
13 This Grecia (as is before said) is under the Turk, 
Government  who for money suffers all religions there.   

OF TRANSILVANIA.  
TRansiluania (so called, by reason of the great Woods 
Limits.  which compass it) is limited on the west, with Hungary: and part of the River Tibiscus: on the North, with Poland, and the great mountain Carpothus: on the East, with Moldavia: & on the South, with Valachia Cisalpina.  
2 The fruitfulness of this kingdom is very much, having 
Quality.  horses whose manes sweep the earth: & Falchons, two of which will kill an Eagle or Swan. There is also great store of Mines, and in some rivers are found lumps of Gold, which weigh a pound weight.  
3 The Inhabitants of this country are very stubborn, slothful, and untractable, following the religion of the 
Inhabitants.  Greek church, reading from the right hand unto the left, and swearing always by jupiter and Venus, according unto the old manner of the Ethnics.  
4 The chief city (where the King holdeth his residence) is Alha Guilia.  
5 In this Kingdom is the Province of Zeckland, governed 
Provinces.  after the order of the Helvetians.  
6 The chief rivers are Saluata and Rockle, both which 
Rivers.  are disburdened into Danubins.  
7 This Transiluania is governed by a Christian 
Government  Prince, who once paid tribute unto the Turk, but now doth war against him.   

OF LITVANIA.  
1 LItuania is bounded on the West with Polonia, on 
Limits.  the South with Podolia, on the East with Muscovia, and on the North with Livonia.  
2 There is little to be spoken of this Country, only 
Quality.  that in it there is great store of Pitch, and Timber planks, whereof they build many Ships.  
3 The inhabitants of it, live after the manner of the Polonians. 
Inhabitants   
4 The Metropolitan City, where the Prince doth 
Cities.  keep his Court, is Vilna,  
5 This Kingdom is governed by a Duke, but subject 
Government  unto the king of Poland.   

OF LIVONIA.  
1 LIuonia is limited on the West, with Mare Balticum, 
Limits.  or Sinus Venedicus, on the East with the river Narua the lake Bribas, & part of Moscovia, on the South with Lituania & Prussia: and on the North with Sinus Finicus.  
2 The inhabitants of this country are for the most part 
Inhabitants.  all Christians: and the women do think so well of themselves, that in comparison of their own beauties they discommend all others.  
3 The riches of it are chief corn & horses, they have 
Quality.  also in their woods wild beasts, of an extraordinary strength.  
4 The chief cities are first Riga, seated upon the river Duina: the next is Rivalia, near unto the Baltic Sea: the last is Derpt.  
5 The notedst rivers are two, the one is the river Einbecke, which (at the very mouth, where it doth disburden 
Rivers.  itself into the Sea,) doth fall such a height, that it roareth, making the horriblest & horridest noise, that it deafeneth the ears of the inhabitants near adjoining, like to those which dwell near unto the Cataracts of Nile: the other river is Duina.  
6 This Kingdom is a distract government, subject unto many Princes, as the King of Poland, Denmark, Swecia, 
Government  and the Emperor of Moscovia.   

OF SCANDIA.  
1 SCandia is a Peninsula, (that is, almost an Island,) environed 
limits.  on the North, with the frozen Ocean: on the East, with Mare Balticum, Sinus Finicus, and Sinus Bodicus: on the South, with Sinus Codanus: and on the West, with the vast Ocean.  
2 This great country in the North part is very barren: but towards the South, there is great store of corn, Salt, 
Quality.  Horses, and Mines, both of Silver, Iron, and Led.  
3 The inhabitants of it are very strong, perverse, unlearned, 
Inhabitants.  & much addicted unto Sorceries & witchcrafts.  
4 This Scandia is divided into two great Kingdoms, 
Division.  Noruegia and Swetia.   

OF NORVEGIA OR NORWAY.  
5 NOruegia is bounded on the West, North, & South, 
Limits.  with the main Ocean, and on the East, with the Dofrine mountains.  
6 The Inhabitants of this Kingdom are simple men, 
Inhabitants.  given much unto Hospitality, and abhorring Thievery or any such courses.  
7 The chief riches of this country are Cables, Masts, 
Quality,  and such like furniture for Shipping, there is also great store of dried fish, which they eat in steed of bread.  
8 The Metropolitan City is Nidrosio, there is another 
City.  City called Bergen, one of the great Mart Towns of Christendom.  
9 This kingdom is subject unto the crown of Denmark. 
Government.    

OF SWEVIA OR SWEDEN.  
10 Swevia is limited on the West, with the Dofrine Mountains, 
limits.  and on the other parts with the Sea, unless it be where it is joined unto Moscovia, by a little Isthmus.  
11 This Kingdom is so fertile and fruitful, that it is 
Quality.  by some termed a most heavenly Land, abounding in so much provision, that it is a hard thing to see a beggar amongst them: They dig pure Silver out of the earth, & they have great store of Wolves, which passing over a strait in the Sea, are with the extremity of cold blinded.  
12 The Inhabitants of this Region, are agreeable 
Inhabitants.  much in disposition & quality unto the Norwegians: they live very long, for it is no marvel with them to see one an hundred and forty years of age.  
13 The chief City is Stockholme or Holoia, in which 
City.  the King doth always keep his Court.  
14 The Provinces of most note, are first, Goteland (quasi 
Provinces.  Good land) the next is Finneland (quasi Fineland) in both which, is plenty almost of all things: the other provinces are Bodia, Scrikfinnia & Biarmia, the inhabitants of which, are much addicted unto withcraft.  
15 This Kingdom of Swevia is subject only unto one 
Government.  King, whom they call the Duke of Swevia.   

OF RUSSIA, OR MOSCOVIA.  
1 RVssia is part in Europe, and part in Asia, limited on 
Limits.  the West with Livonia, and Scandia, on the North with Mare Glaciale, or the Frozen Ocean, on the east with the River Oby, the Lake of Kataio and Tartary, and on the South with Lituania.  
2 The riches of this Empire wherein it chief excels 
Quality.  are most rich Furs, (as Sables, martin's, white Fox, & such like.) It hath also in it much corn, fruits, and cattle. The air in these parts is so cold in the Winter, and the frosts so great, that if a man cast up water into the air, it will freeze before it fall down, & many times it is so vehement, that if any man go abroad, he shall be almost stifled through the condensating of his breath.  
3 The inhabitants of this Country are very barbarous, 
Inhabitants.  perfidious, contentious, and most prone unto any contumelious behaviour: They are altogether ignorant and unlearned, which is the occasion that they say, God and their Emperor knoweth all things. The base sort of people do always break the Sabbath, saying, that it is only for Gentlemen to celebrate that day. They are also very superstitious, having many foolish ceremonies, & absurd solemnities, as the consecrating of rivers once in a year, the burying of their dead with a pair of shoes on their feet, and a staff in one hand, signifying a great journey which they have to go: & a letter in the other unto S. Nicholas, for their readier admission into heaven.  
4 The chief and most noted places of this mighty Region, are first Moscow, the Metropolitan city, in which the Emperor doth continually keep his Court: The next is Pernia, in which they eat the flesh of Stags in stead of bread: And the last is Rhezan, in which there is such plenty of grain, that the ears of corn do grow so thick together, that no horse can beat it down, nor Lark or Quail pass through it.  
5 The most famous rivers, are first Duina, (quasi twagna) 
Rivers.  called so of two rivers which meet together. The next is Boristines, or Neiper, and the last is Tanais.  
6 This large Empire is only subject to the Emperor 
Government  of it.     


CHAP. FOUR Of the European islands.  
1 HItherto have I wandered all about the great continent of Europe, now folthe islands belonging thereunto.  
2 The European islands are divided into three parts: into those which are in the Western Ocean, into those which are in the Mediterranean Sea, and into those which are contained within the Archipelago, or Mare Aegaeum.  
3 The chief islands which are contained in the west Ocean, are seven, Grocland, Groinland, Island, Freesland, Ireland, Great Britain, and the Azores.  
4 Grocland is an Island which few Geographers mention, 
Grocland.  and therefore no certainty can be spoken of it.  
5 Groinland (quasi Greeneland) is a Country wherein 
Groinland.  there are great store of cattle, which causeth Butter and Cheese to be very plentiful in it: the inhabitants are for the most part witches, dwelling in Caves and Dens.  

OF ISLAND.  
6 ISland is an Island very barren of grain, having no Trees 
Island.  in it, unless it be Byrch and juniper: From this Island, cometh the best Ling, called of us Island Ling. In this country is also a mountain called Heckleforte, always vomiting forth flames of fire: the inhabitants of which, do conceit thereof, a most peevish and erroneous opinion that it is Purgatory. This Island (as Ortelius affirms) is under the king of Denmark, but others make it subject unto the Swedian Crown.   

OF FRIESLAND.  
7 FRislande doth abound with very great store of fish, and 
Friesland,  was wont by reason of the often sailing thither of English, to be called the western England: this Island is under the crown of Denmark.   

OF IRELAND.  
8 IReland is a very waterish country, and full of bogs, yet 
Ireland.  seated in a most temperate and pleasant air, admitting no venomous thing in it, it doth most abound in horses and cattle. The inhabitants of this Kingdom are for the most part very beautiful, active, & somewhat superstitious, affecting nothing so much as slothfulness. Magi. The chief city is Dubline, wherein there is an university.  
The most noted things of this I'll, are first the Lake Erno, now famous for her past infamy, in which you may see the tops of houses and churches. The next is the Lake of Armach, into which if a long Staff be thrust down unto the bottom, that part which is in the water, will turn into a whetstone, and that part which is in the mud into Iron. Magin.  
The Hybrides belong unto this Island, being in number 44. the inhabitants of which are called Redshankeses.  
This Region belongeth unto the Crown of England, by whom it is kept in good subjection.   

OF GREAT BRITTANY.  
9 BRIttaine is divided into 2. parts, England & Scotland. 
Britain.  England is separated from Scotland, by the River Tweed, and the River Solway.  
This rich Diamond set in the ring of the world, nurse of the most valiant, wise, and victorious men, doth almost with all things flourish: But especially with such things as this verse that followeth, showeth.  
Anglia Mons, Pons, Fons, Ecclesia, Foemina, Lava.  
This part of the I'll was commonly in the time of King HENRY the third, Puteus inexhaustus, a well that never would be drawn dry: & is now termed by the French, a Paradise for wives, a Purgatory for Servants, and a Hell for Horses.  
Scotland lieth in the North part of this Island: the Inhabitants of which are very warlike.  
The chief City is Edenbourge, near unto which is a fountain that carrieth an oil, which being not taken off, doth not increase: being taken off, doth not diminish.  
Many other strange things there are in this place, as in Lenox there is a Lake called Loumond, wherein fishes live without fins: and in which the waves are sometimes most boisterous in the calmest weather, most mild in the most tempestuous weather: In this Lake there is also a fruitful Island which floateth up and down upon the water. In the Province of Coil there is a stone not above 13. foot in height, which if a Canon be shot off on the one side, he which is on the other cannot hear it.  
The Apendices which belong unto both England & Scotland, are first the Orcadeses, being in number 30. the inhabitants of which are great drinkers, but no drunkards. The next is the I'll of Man, wherein is the mountain Schesil, upon whose top if any one stand, he may discern both England, Scotland, and Ireland. Many other little islands there are, all which with the rest are subject unto the most mighty and puissant King of Great Brittainie.   

INSULAE AZORES.  
10 THe Azores, or Canary islands, are seven, from whence 
Azores.  cometh great store of woad, and Canary Wines.  
1 The chief and most renowned islands in all old writers of the Medeterranean Sea, are nine: Insulae Baliares, Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, Malta, Corsyra, Ischia, Zazinthus, and Candia.   

INSULAE BALIORES.  
2 INsulae Baliores are divided into Maiorica, in which Raimundus 
Insula Baliores.  Lullius that excellent Scholar lived, and into Minorica. The inhabitants of both which, are very strong and expert slingers.   

CORSICA.  
3 COrsica is an Island which doth produce Horses of a 
Corsica.  fierce nature, and Hounds of a wonderful bigness. The Inhabitants of this I'll are very rude and uncivil.   

SARDINIA.  
4 SArdinia (famous for the occasion of that great war 
Sardinia.  betwixt Carthage and Rome) is now subjecteth unto the King of Spain.  
The chief and Metropolitan city is Cagliarie, seated upon a high mountain.  
In this Country there is a beast called Mufiono, of whose skin is made a Leather called Cordivan, or as we term it, Spanish Leather. There is also an herb, which if any one eat, it will enforce him to laugh till he die, from whence cometh the Proverb, Risus Sardonichus.   

DE SCICILIA.  
5 SCicilie is a land whose inhabitants are very good soldiers, 
Sicily.  desirous much of honour, and wherein is, and have been many excellent Scholars, such as were Euclid, Archimedes, Diodorus Siculus, and many others.  
This Country is very fertile and fruitful, abounding so much in corn, that it was once called Horeum Romarorum, the Storehouse of the Romans.  
In this I'll is also the Mountain Aetna, at whose top there are (as it were) two furnaces with tunnels, out of which ascend continually flames of fire, throwing out sometimes such store of ashes, and pieces of stones, that it doth greatly endanger the Towns for many miles there about. This is the mountain where the Poet feigneth to be the shop of Vulcan, where the Cyclops did frame Thunderbolts for jupiter. This is the mountain into whose vast gaping mouth Empedocles did cast himself. And this is the mountain where some of the irreligious, Heretical, and besotted Papists imagine to be Purgatory. The chief city of this I'll is now Palermo, before time Siracusa, in which lived Archimedes, that famous Engine maker of the world, who, as it is written of him, would by burning Glasses set Ships on fire sailing in the Sea. Belonging to this are other, called the Vulcanian islands.  
This Sicily is now subject unto the King of Spain.   

MALTA.  
6 MAlta is most famous for the farre-famed order of 
Malta.  the Knights of jerusalem, who have oftentimes repelled and put to flight great armies of the Turks, which have besieged it. This is the Country where Saint Paul being cast up after his shipwreck, had a Viper hanging on his hand, and did him no hurt. The chief City is Malta, wherein the Women are beautiful, but hate company, never going abroad unless they be covered.   

CORCYCA.  
7 COrcyca is an Island flourishing with Wine, and Oil. In it is also great store of Wild fowl, 
Corcyca.  and Beasts, wherewith the inhabitants do very much (with pleasure and pastime in chase them) recreate themselves. The chief City in it, is called Corfu, wherein both men and women are excellent Swimmers. This I'll is subject unto the Signiory of Venice, who doth defend it very well from the Turk.   

ISCHIA.  
8 ISchia (the chief of 18. islands lying in the Gulf of 
Ischia.  Naples, begirt round with rocks and high mountains) hath in it great store of Hares, Coneys, and other wild beasts.  
The chief City is Ischia, which in the year 1301. was like to be burned with a fire, that did run along in the earth, by reason of the veins of Brimstone. In this Isle it is also reported that there is a Fountain near unto the Promontory of Saint Angel, which is so hot, that it will in a short time boil any flesh or fish that is put into it.   

ZAZINTHUS.  
9 ZAzinthus is a land where English Merchants do 
Zazinthus.  very much traffic, for the extraordinary store of Currants which are there. In this I'll the inhabitants do speak Greek, and are subject unto the Venetians.   

CANDIA.  
10 CAndie is an Island famosed by the intricate Laboborinth 
Crete.  which was in it, built by Dedalus: and which Theseus entered, and killed the Minataurs, which were kept in it, by the help of Ariadne, who gave him a bottom of thread to guide him.  
In this I'll there is very much Suger-Candie, & Muscadine, in such plenty, that there is yearly transported into other country's 12000. Butts.  
The Inhabitants of this place do not affect labour, never using any manful exercise, but given unto many vices, especially lying: of which the Proverb, Cretense Mendarium, & Cretisandum est cum Cretensibus. And Epiminides the heathen Poet noteth of them, that they are always great liars, dull beasts, and slow bellies.  
The chief city of it is Candie, inhabited much with the Venetians.    

Of the islands in the Aegean Sea.  
1 THe islands in the Aegean Sea, are all subject unto the tyrannical Turk, and are divided either into the Cycladeses, which are fifty in number, lying towards the South; or into the Sporades, which are very many, lying towards the North.  
2 Of the Cycladeses little can be spoken, only that in the 
Cycladeses.  Island Delos stood the famous Oracle of Apollo, by so many writers made mention of: And that in Ithaca valiant Ulysses was borne.  

SPORADES.  
3 THe Sporades are many, whereof the chief are first, 
Sporades.  Euboia, at whose banks the Sea doth ebb & flow seven times in a day: which Aristotle on a time viewing, and being not able to give a natural reason for it, desperately threw himself into it. The next is Sciros, the country of Achilles. Then Chios, the Country of the great Physician Hypocrates. And the last of any note is Pathmos, the Island where Saint john lived in banishment, and in which there is a dead hand, the nails of it still growing, which as the Grecians say, was the hand of Saint john: But the Turks affirm it to be the hand of one of their Prophets.     

CHAP. V Of Africa.  
HItherto have I remained within the confines of Europe, now succeed Africa.  
1 Africa, (so called in Greek of a 
Bounds.  & phrica, a place without coldness) is limited on the West with the Atlantic Ocean, on the North with Mare Mediterraneum, and on the South with the Aethyopicke waves, and on the East with the Red Sea.  
2 This great part of the world, is for the most part 
Quality.  full of Deserts, very dry and sandy, having few Rivers, which is a great occasion that some parts are not habitable. It is also full of all strange beasts, as Elephants, Lions, Leopards, Hyppopotomos, Crocodiles, and such like: which caused this saying of Pliny, Africa aliquid semper opportat Novi.  
3 The inhabitants of it, are generally very black, of 
Inhabitants.  countenance rude, barbarous, and of uncivil behaviour, addicted to all sorts of religion, of Gentiles, jews, Turks, Christians, and such like.  
4 The famous Rivers of this part, are first, Nilus, which 
Rivers.  springeth out of the Mountains of the Moon, as Ptollomie affirms: but (as Heroditus says) out of a Lake called Strabo. The other rivers are Niger, Flwius, Senega, Cambra, Naire, Cuama, and Spiritus sancti. There is another Mountain in Africa, called the Mountain Atlas, from whence (as Hondius writeth in his Maps) most of the Rivers have their beginning.  
The chief parts of Africa are seven: Barbary, under 
Division.  which is comprehended Mauritania, Tingitana, and Caesariensis, Ptolamt: Numedia, or Benedulgerid: Libya, or Sarra: Terra Nigritarum: Aethtopia superior, or the kingdom of the Abisines: Aethiopia inferior, and Egypt.  

OF BARBARY.  
1 BArbarie is environed on the West with the Atlanlanticke 
Bounds.  Sea, on the North with Mare Mediterraneum, on the South with the great Mountain Atlas, and on the East with Egypt.  
2 This Region doth abound with Oranges, Dates, 
Qualitis.  Olives, Figs, and a certain kind of Goat, whose hair doth make a stuff as fine as silk.  
3 The inhabitants of this country are very faithful 
Inhabitants.  in their promises, ambitious, greedy of wealth, and most jealous of their wives.  
4 The chief Provinces of this great kingdom, are 
Provinces.  Morocco, Fez, Tremisen, Tunis, & Barca Marmarica.  
5 Morocco, wherein the chief city is Morocco, the people of which doth always keep their beards shaved before they be married. There is also in this Province the mountain Halemo, in which there is so much gold, that the inhabitants are at continual strife for it.  
6 The next Province is Fez, the chief & Metropolitan city of which, is called Fez, being of a wonderful greatness, having in it 700. churches, one among the rest being of a mile & half in compass. In this city are also two Colleges, wherein live many Scholars.  
7 The next province is Tremisen, whose Metropolitan city is Tremisen, in it is also Algera, a great receptacle for Pirates.  
8 The next is Tunis, in which is Bona, where S. Agustine was Bishop, and Hippo where he was borne. The chief and Metropolitan city is Tunis, not far from the ruins of old Carthage.  
9 The last Province is Barca Marmarica, full of great sandy places, and in which islands is the Temple of jupiter Hammon.  
10 This Kingdom of Barbary, is a distracted government, 
Government  Fez and Morocco being under the Xeriffe, and the other Provinces under the Turks.   

OF NUMIDIA.  
1 NVmidia is bounded on the West with Mare Atlanticum, 
Bounds.  on the North with the Mountain Atlas, on the East with Egypt, and on the South with the Deserts of Libya.  
2 This country hath in it great plenty of Dates, and 
Quality.  the air is so wholesome, that it admitteth neither Pox nor Plague in it, but cureth any one that hath it.  
3 The inhabitants are oftentimes blinded, by reason 
Inhabitants.  of the unreasonable store of sand which is there, much of it being carried and blowed with the wind. They are also much addicted unto Poetry.  
4 The government of this Region, is not under any 
Government  sole King, but subject unto many free Governors.   

Of Libya, or Sarra.  
1 LIbia is limited on the West with Gualata, on the East 
Bounds.  with Gaoga, on the North with Numidia, and on the South with the kingdom of the Negroes.  
2 The inhabitants of this country are base minded, 
Inhabitants  ill nurtured, and great thieves: they live not subject unto any laws. In this place were two of the Sibyls, who prophesied of the coming of Christ.  
3 This kingdom is full of Deserts, of which the chief are Zanaga, Zueziga, Tarsa, Lempia, and Berdoa.   

Of the Kingdom of the Nigers.  
1 THe Kingdom of the Nigers is bounded on the 
Bounds.  West with the Atlantic Sea, on the East with the Kingdom of the Abyssines, on the South with Manicongo, and on the North with Libya.  
2 The inhabitants of this Country are most barbarous 
Inhabitants.  people, Gentiles, and free from the Plague or Pox.  
3 In this great and large kingdom there are twenty 
Provinces.  five Provinces, among which these things are chief to be noted. First is the River Niger, which with a great inundation increasing from the 15. of june, until 40. days after, doth overflow a great part of the land: and in the like time it doth decrease again. The next is the kingdom of Canaga, wherein the King hath no certain revenues, but only what his Nobles give him. The next is Tombutum, where the king doth entertain a great company of learned men, and where inhabitants do spend their time in dancing and singing. The last is Bornaum, where the people have neither proper names, children, nor wives.  
4 This great Kingdom of the Nigers is governed by four Kings: the King of Tombutum, Bornum, Goaga, and 
Government  the King of Gualatum.   

Of the Kingdom of the Abyssines.  
1 THe Kingdom of the Abyssines is limited on the North with Egypt, on the South with the Mountains 
Bounds.  of the Moon, on the East with the Red Sea, and on the West with Manicongo, and the Kingdom of the Nigers.  
2 This country is chief enriched with Oranges, Lemons, 
Quality.  and Citrens, which grow of themselves. There is also great store of Barley, Sugar, and honey.  
3 The inhabitants of this Nation, are generally unlearned, 
Inhabitants.  base, idle: the better sort of them attiring themselves in the skins of Lions, Tigers, and Lynx's. They fear a Smith as much as a Devil: and at meat never use a table, cloth, nor napkin. They always (in any matter) swear by the life of the King, whom they never see but thrice in a year, which is on Christmas, Easter, and Holy-Rood day. They never baptize their children before the fortieth day, and also circumcise both men and women.  
4 This great Kingdom is governed by Prester john, 
Government  who hath under him 70. Kings; and whose colour is white, his subjects being all black. He draweth his pedigree from Melecke, the son of Solomon, and Queen of the South.   

Of Ethiopia inferior.  
1 EThiopia inferior, is every where begirt with the Sea, 
Bounds.  unless it be towards the North, where it is bounded from Ethiopia superior, with the Mountains of the Moon.  
2 The inhabitants of this Country are very Savage, 
Inhabitants.  cruel, and for the most part great Idolaters, so much contemning Christianity, that in the Province of Dovos, no man can marry until he hath killed twelve Christians.  
3 The Provinces of this Region, are under five free 
Provinces & Government.  Kngs: The king of Zanzibar, Monomotapa, Manicongo, Aiana, and Carfraria: of all which little can be spoken, only that in the Monomotapa, there are Amozons, which are more valiant than the men, and that the King thereof doth keep for his guard 200. Mastiff dogs.   

OF EGYPT.  
1 EGypt is limited on the West with Barbary, on the 
Bounds.  South with Aethiopia superior, on the East with the Red Sea, or Sinus Arabicus, and on the North with Mare Mediterraneum.  
2 As concerning the fruitfulness of this Country, 
Quality.  these two verses which follow, shall and do sufficiently make it known.  
Terra suis contenta bonis, non Indiga Mercis aut iovis.  
In solo tanta est fiducia Nilo.  
Lucan.  
3 The inhabitants of this Kingdom are very active, 
Inhabitants.  liberal, given unto feasting, somewhat superstitious, many of them Christians, but the greater part Mahumetans.  
4 The chief cities are two, the first is Cairo, once called 
Cities.  Memphis, near unto which stands the Pyramids of Egypt, one of the seven wonders of the world. The other is Alexandria, which was built by Alexander the Great, and wherein was the most famous Library of the world. This was the place also, where Ptolemy took all his observations.  
5 In this Kingdom was invented Astronomy, Physic, 
Inventions.  and writing on paper: It was called Papirus, of the thing which it was made of, and in Latin Charta, of the place where it was invented. Hond.  
6 The government of this once famous Region, was heretofore under Kings, whom they commonly called 
Government  Pharaoh's: but now belongeth to the truth abhorring Turk.    

CHAP. VI  

Of the chief islands in Africa.  
THus much of the continent of Africa: now will I knit unto it the description of the islands.  
1 The islands of Africa are divided into 
Division.  two parts: into those which are in the Atlantic Sea, and into those which are in the Aethiopicke Ocean.  
2 Those islands which are in the Atlantic Sea of note, are only the Canary islands, the Gorgades, and the Island of S. Thomas.  
3 The Canary, or Fortunate islands, are 7. of which the 
Canary.  chief is Madera, wherein there is great store of Sugar, and Canary Wine. There is another, which is called Tanariffa, wherein is a mountain so high, that the inhabitants have all their fresh water from a cloud that droppeth there very fast, hanging about a tree.  
4 The Gorgades are nine, all which are full of Goats, 
Gorgades.  and subject unto the King of Spain.  
5 The Island of Saint Thomas, lieth directly under the Aequator, it is very plentiful of Sugar, and a place unto which the Portugals do much resort.   

Of the islands in the Aethiopicke Sea.  
1 THe islands of the Aethiopicke Ocean, are but two of 
Division.  any fame: Magdagascar, and Zocotara.  
2 Magdagascar, or the Island of S. james, is a country 
Magdagascar.  whose inhabitants are very cruel and barbarous, and in which there are great store of Elephants.  
3 Zocotara is an Island, in which the people are all 
Zocotara.  Christians, and dwell in Caves, and great holes.    

CHAP. VII.  

Of Asia.  
HItherto have I scorched myself in the heat of Africa, now therefore of the temperate Continent of Asia.  
1 Asia is in every place begirt with the Sea, unless it be towards the Western 
Limits.  parts, where it is limited from Europe with the River Tanais, and a line directly drawn up unto the Port of Saint Nicholas. And from Africa with that Isthmus, betwixt the Arabic Gulf, and the Mediterranean Sea.  
2 This part of the world is far more famous than any other: For here was the place where the monarch of the Medes, Persians, Babylonians, & Assyrians flourished. Here was the place in which all the acts and monuments of the old Testament, and almost in the new, were accomplished. And here was, and is, the place where the Miracles of our Saviour were done, for ever to be celebrated.  
3 The fruitfulness of this great Continent is very 
Quality.  much, for it doth contain within it, almost plenty of every thing.  
4 The inhabitants of it, are generally very witty, for 
Inhabitants.  from hence sprang all the Sciences which the Greeks' have learned of the Hebrews.  
5 The chief Rivers of Asia, are jaxartes, Euphrates, Tigris, 
Rivers  Indus, and Ganges.  
6 Two other things there are in this part worthy to be noted: First, is the Mountain Taurus, which divides whole Asia into two parts, being in length 5625. miles, & in breadth 375. Next, is Mare Caspium, a Sea which hath no intercourse with any part of the Ocean.  
7 This Asia is divided into six great governments, 
Division.  into that of Moscovia in Asia, which I have before described: Into Turcia Asiana, Tartary, Persia, India, & China.  

OF TURCIA ASIANA.  
1 Under the Turks Empire in Asia, are comprehended 
Division.  Anatolia, or Asia minor: Turcomania, Syria, or Palestina: and Arabia.   

OF ANATOLIA.  
2 NAtolia, or Asia minor, is limited on the West with 
Limits.  the Archipelago, on the South with the Mediterranean Sea, on the East with the River Euphrates, and on the North with Pontus Euxinus.  
3 This Country is very fruitful and temperate, but 
Quality.  by reason of the Turks tyranny, it lieth very waste, and not inhabited. For in it may be seen the ruins of 4000 Towns and Cities.  
4 The inhabitants are most idle, lazy, and in religion 
Inhabitants.  Mahometans. Once they were all Christians, for with them were the seven churches, which S. john in his Apochalips did write unto.  
5 The chief Provinces of Anatolia are 8, Pontus, & Bithynia: Asia propria, or Sarrum: Licia, Pamphilia, Galatia, 
Provinces.  Cappadocia, and Cylicia.  
6 In Pontus and Bithynia, there are two famous cities, 
Pontus & Bithynia.  the one called Nice, where the first general Council was held: the other Chalcedom, where the fourth was held. These Provinces were once governed by Mithridates, who was the first finder out of Mitridiate.  
7 In Asia Propria, or Sarcum, there are many things 
Asia propria  worthy the observation: as first, Phrigia maior, of which Midas was King: next Phrigia minor, wherein are to be seen the ruins of old Troy, and in which stands Pergamus, where Galen, that famous Physician was borne. In this country also lived Gordius, who knit the knot, which for the intricateness thereof was called Nodus Gordianus. The next is Lydia, in which lived rich King Craessus. The next is jonia, wherein stands that famous city Ephesus, most renowned for the great Temple of Diana, which was in it, accounted to be one of the wonders of the world. This is also one of the seven Cities which Saint john in the Revelation wrote unto, and unto which Saint Paul did direct one of his Epistles. In this Province is also Smirna, an other of the seven Cities, and in which Policarpus (that was Bishop there) lived, who sometimes had been Scholar unto Saint john the Evangelist. The next, is Halicarnassus, wherein Dionysius and Heroditus, those famous Historiographers lived. The last of any fame, is the river Meandrus, which hath 600. turnings.  
8 In Licia little is to be noted, only that there stand 
Licia.  some ruins of the Temple of Apollo, and that S. Nicholas lived there.  
9 In Pamphilia stands the City of Seleucia, built 
Pamphilia.  by Seleucus, one of the four great successors of Alexander.  
10 In Galatia were the people unto whom Saint 
Galatia.  Paul writ one of his Epistles: And this also is one of the Provinces, where the jews were dispersed.  
11 In Capadocia is that flourishing City of Trepizond, 
Capadocia.  which in times past was a City Imperial.  
12 In Cilicia is the City Tarsus, where S. Paul was 
Cilicia.  borne, & unto which jonas fled, when he was commanded to go unto Niniveh.  
13 The last Province is Armenia minor, in which there 
Armenia the less.  is great store of Oil, and excellent Wine.   

OF TURCOMANIA.  
14 TVrcomania, or Armenia mayor, is bounded on the 
limits.  West with the River Euphrates, and Pontus Euxinus, on the South with Mesopotamia, on the East with Media, and Mare Caspium, and on the North with part of Tartary.  
15 The inhabitants of this Region, are great robbers, 
Inhabitants  living after the manner of the basest sort of Tartars, that is, under tents, going from one place unto another in companies.  
16 The chief Provinces are two, the first is Georgia, 
Provinces.  seated on the banks of the Caspian Sea, wherein the inhabitants do chief worship Saint George: The other is Colchus, from whence jason did fetch the Golden Fleece.  
17 In this Turcomania, the thing which is most famous, is, that the Ark of Noah did first rest itself upon the Mountains of Armenia, now called Nohae montes.   

Of Syria, or Palestina.  
18 SYria, Palestine, or the Holy land, is limited on the 
Limits.  West with Mare Mediterraneum: on the South with Arabia, on the East with Mesopotamia, and on the North with the mountain Libanus. This country is in compass 200. miles.  
19 The inhabitants of it were once so many, that it did 
Inhabitants.  contain in it 30. King's: and when David did command the people to be numbered, there were found 1300000. fight men. But at this time there are very few, & those Christians of every sect, and Saracens.  
20 The fruitfulness of this Kingdom doth chief 
Quality.  consist of Wines, whose Grapes do grow in such abundance, that they are gathered thrice in a year: They have also great store of Apples, and Lemons.  
21 The Provinces which this Region is divided into, 
Provinces.  are four, Gallilie, Samaria, judaea, and Idumea.  
22 Gallily is divided into the higher and lower. In the 
Gallilie.  higher is Phinicia, under which is comprehended Tire & Sidon. In the lower is Nazareth, where Christ was borne: and in it is also the Mountain Tabor, where our Saviour was transfigured.  
23 In the Province of Samaria, stood that great city of 
Samaria.  Samaria, the ruins of which are yet to be seen: and not far from thence the city Sichar, where Christ desired water of a certain woman.  
24 In the Province of judaea stood the once famous 
judaea.  City of the world, called jerusalem, where the Sepulchre of Christ is to be seen: and not far from thence stood Bethlaem, where he was borne. There is also in this Province, an herb called Bachara, whose colour is like unto a flame, and in the evening shineth like unto a Sunbeam, which if any one come to pluck it up, it will wag from him, until the urine of a woman be sprinkled on it. josephus de Bello judaico, Lib. 7.  
25 The chief Rivers and Lakes of these Provinces, 
Rive  are four. The first is jordan, which springeth out of the Mountain Libanus, so called of jor and Dan, two rivers which meet together. The second is the Lake of Gallilie. The third is the Lake of Genazareth, or Tiberia, famous for our saviours sailing in it. The fourth and last, is Mare Mortuum, or the Dead Sea, into which jordan is disburdened. At the top of this Lake swimmeth Pitch and Brimstone, from whence reaketh such a stinking mist, that it killeth all the birds that fly over it, and maketh the Apples that grow by it, being fair in show, very rotten. Moreover, the water is of that nature, that if an Ox were thrown in with his feet bound, he will not sink. josephus Solinus, 48. Chap.   

OF ARABIA.  
26 ARabia is encompassed on the West with the Red Sea, 
limits.  on the South with the main Ocean, on the East with Sinus Persicus, and on the North with Syria, and Mesopotamia.  
27 It is divided into three parts, into Arabia Deserta, 
Division.  Petrosa, and Foelix.  
28 In Arabia Deserta nothing is worth the observing, but that it was the place where God did keep the children of Israel for the space of 40. years, feeding them with Manna from heaven.  
29 Of Arabia Petrosa, little can be spoken, only that there stands the Mountain Sinai, where God gave the Tables of the Law unto Moses.  
30 Arabia Foelix, is one of the most fruitfullest Countries in the world, having in it Franchincense, myrrh, & most precious Balms, which are in no other places to be found.  
31 The chief City is Mediva, where Mahumet was entombed in an iron Coffin, which being carried into a Temple, the roof whereof was made of Adamant, is attracted unto the top of the Vault, and there hangeth, being supported by nothing.  
32 The inhabitants of this Region, are superstitious, 
Inhabitants  and in all their doings very unconstant. They are in their Religion Mahometans. And as we reckon our time from the year of our Lord, so they from the time of Mahomet, whose coming they have long expected: saying, there were three great Prophets, Moses, Christ, and Mahomet. And as the Doctrine of Moses was bettered by Christ, so was the Doctrine of Christ mended by Mahomet.  
Thus much concerning the Turks Dominions in Asia.   

OF TARTARY.  
1 TArtarie is limited on the North with the Scythian 
limits.  Sea, on the East with the East Ocean, on the South with the Indies, and the Wall of China, and on the West with Moscovia, and Sarmatia.  
2 The inhabitants of this Country are of a mean 
Inventions.  stature, large in the shoulders, broad in the face, having flat Noses, and long Beards. They marry as many wives as they will, living abroad in Tents made of the skins of Beasts: thinking it a great unhappiness, if they remain in one place longer than the pastures have meat for their cattle. They eat the raw flesh of Horses, only a little scorched in the Sun, not respecting how they were killed, or what diseases they died of. When they thirst, they let their Horse's blood, and then suck till they be satisfied. They cannot abide Hogs flesh. And for their Religion, they are both Pagans and Saracens.  
3 The chief Provinces of Tartary are five, Tartary 
Provinces.  minor, Tartary Asiatica, Tartary Antiqua, Zagathay, or Scythia intra Imaum montem, Cathaia, or Scythia extra Imaum montem.  
4 In Tartary the less, is Horda Precopensium, which live in the fields about Pontus Euxinus, Meotis Palus, and about Taurica Chersonesus. These are all subject unto the Turk.  
5 In Tartary Asiatica, lying between the River Tanays', and the Caspian Sea, are many Hordes, amongst the which the chief are Horda Astinchanensis, and Casanensis, both being subject unto the Moscovite.  
6 In Tartary Antiqua, are the Kingdoms of Gogge, and Magogge, from whence the Tartars first had their beginning, and from whence came King Tabor.  
7 In Zargathay, or Scythia intra Imaum montem, is Samarchand, lying between the River jaxartes and Oxus, where Tamburline lived, that went into the field against Bajazeth the Turk, with seven hundred thousand Tartars.  
The chief and Metropolitan City of it is Richend, a place of great Traffic.  
8 In Cathayo, or Scythia extra Imaum montem, is the City of Cambalowe, the chief seat of the Great Cham, being in compass twenty four miles. In this part also is the mountain Altay, where they entomb always the body of their Great Cham, which while they carry the dead corpses unto the Mountain, they kill all they meet, and bid them go and serve their Master in another world.  
9 This part of Tartary or Carthayo extra Imaum montem, 
Government  is governed only by one, who is called the Great Cham, whose word stands for a law, and is titled of his subjects, Filius Dei, Vmbra Dei, & Anima Dei.   

OF PERSIA.  
1 PErsia is limited on the West with Sinus Persicus, on 
Limits.  the North with Mare Caspium, and the river Oxus, on the South with the main Ocean, and on the East with Indus Fluius.  
2 This mighty Region hath in it great store of metals 
Quality.  and precious stones, as much flourishing in fair Rivers and Lakes, as poor in fruits, having no trees but only Palms.  
3 The inhabitants of this Kingdom are very courteous, 
Inhabitants.  affecting hospitality, addicted much unto Poetry and Physic, and among whom Nobility is highly esteemed. They are of Religion for the most part Mahometans, 
Religion.  but such as the Turks call schismatics.  
4 The Provinces of this great Government are sixteen, 
Provinces.  Mesopotamia, Assiria, Chaldaea, Susiana, Farsus, Germania, Parthia, Hyrcania, Gedrosia, Drangiana, Aria, Margiana, Aracosia, Parapomissus, and Brachana.  
5 Mesopotamia, quasi mesos potamos, lieth between the 
Mesopotam.  river Tigris and Euphrates, in which, some think, stood the terrestial Paradise, and that from hence came the wise men, which brought presents unto Christ, being guided by a star. This country is now subject unto the Turk.  
6 Assiria is very famous for the great City Niniveh, 
Assiria.  which stood in it, unto which jonas was commanded by God to go and preach. This is also subject unto the Turk.  
7 Chaldaea is renowned for that great city of Babylon, 
Chaldaea.  one of the seven wonders of the world, & from whence came the confusion of tongues. Here was that famous Erithea, the fift Sibyl, that prophesied of the coming of Christ.  
8 Of the other Provinces nothing I find worth the noting, and therefore omit them.  
9 The chief and Metropolitan City, is Persepolis, seated upon the River Bindimire.  
10 This Kingdom of Persia is governed by one, 
Government  whom they call the Sophy.   

Of the East Indies.  
1 INdia Orientalis, or the East Indies, is bounded on the 
Limits.  West with the river Indus, on the North with the Mountain Taurus, on the East with China, and on the South with the main Ocean.  
2 This country doth exceed any other in fruit, which is 
Quality.  gathered there twice in a year. There are also such a huge kind of Mastiff Dogs, that for strength they are able to contend with Lions. There are great store of Elephants, white Apes, Camels, Dragons, and an innumerable company of Serpents, which are as big as any man, the inhabitants eating them as commonly as we do any meat.  
3 The inhabitants are a mixed sort of people, being 
Inhabitanti.  Persians, Scythians, Arabians, Hebrews, & some Christians. They are commonly ingenious, much inclined unto all Sciences. They adore one sole God, which they paint with three heads, but cannot give a reason for it.  
4 India is divided into two parts, India infra Gangem, and India extra Gangem.   

De India within Ganges.  
5 INdia intra Gangem, is environed on the West with the 
Limits.  river Indus, on the South with the main Ocean, on East with Sinus Bengala, and the River Ganges, and on the North with part of the Mountain Taurus.  
6 This part is divided into forty seven Kingdoms, 
Provinces.  among which there are only five of any note, Cambaia, Decan, Malabar, Narsinga, and Delly.  
7 In the Kingdom of Cambaia, the people are so 
Cambaia.  ceremonious and superstitious, that they will not eat any thing that hath had life in it. They are great Idolaters, living in due observance of their King, who is a most valiant Prince. The chief City is Cambaia, wherein if any one die, they presently burn his body, that it may dissolve into his proper elements. Hondius in tabulis.  
8 Decan is a Kingdom made famous by the portugals, 
Decan.  which lie continually in the great City of Goa. Not far from this city is a place, which if the horns of any Beast be cast, they will take root and grow up out of the ground. Hugo a Linschotten in cap. 61. of the description of the Indies.  
9 In Malabar stands the City Calicute, the inhabitants 
Malabar.  of which do worship the Devil: the King of it is titled by his subjects Samori, which signifieth God on earth. They are very skilful Soldiers, using when they go unto War, to tie unto the hilts of their sword Shingles of Copper, or Silver, the sound whereof in steed of Trumpets and Drums, encourageth them unto fight. By the law of their Country they may not marry, but are allowed women in common.  
10 Narsinga, is a land fruitful in every thing, unless 
Narsinga.  it be Horses. The chief City in it is Bisnagar, in which the people when they die are burned: and if they were married, their wives do come and leap into the fire, willing to die with them.  
11 The last is the Kingdom of Delly; in which the 
Delly.  chief and Metropolitan City is Delly, where the great Mogor doth always keep his Court.  
12 The government of all these Kingdoms are under 
Government  the great Mogor, unless it be Narsinga, and Calicute, which have free Princes.   

Of India without Ganges.  
13 INdia extra Gangem, is limited on the West with Sinus 
Limits.  Bengala, and the River Ganges, on the South with the main Sea, on the East with part of China, and the East Sea, and on the North with part of the Mountain Taurus.  
14 The chief Provinces of this part of the Indies are 
Provinces.  three, Pegu, Siam, and Chauchin china.  
15 In Pegu there are most beautiful Parrots, and great 
Pegu.  store of civet Cats. The chief city is Pegu.  
16 In Siam there are many Schools, the inhabitants 
Siam.  whereof are great Idolaters, worshipping the higher Elements: And when any one dieth with them, they will not bury them in the earth, but hang them up in the air, rather wishing the Birds which are heavenly, to eat them, than the worms which are earthly to touch them. In this Province is also Comboia, the people of which do think themselves and all other men to be of the same nature that brute beasts are. Hondius.  
17 In Chauchinchina, there is great store of gold, silver, and Purceline, of which the Purceline dishes are made. 
Chauchinchina.  The inhabitants in many places of this country, are Anthropophagis, or men eaters.  
18 This part of the Indies was once governed by the King of Paga, and Siam, but now is brought in subjection 
Government  unto one sole King, who is King of Barma, keeping his Court in the City of Odia, in which are contained 200000. Citizens.   

OF CHINA.  
1 CHina is bounded on the West with India, and the river Cautan, on the South with Chauchinchina, on 
Limits.  the East with the East Ocean, and on the North with a wall of 600. miles in length, which defends it from the invasion of the Tartars.  
2 This Kingdom is not only held to be the chief of all Asia, but of all the world, being so fertile, that it doth 
Quality.  both yield what is fitting for human life, and whatsoever the delicate and effeminate appetite of man may lust after.  
3 The inhabitants of it are very witty, politic, great 
Inhabitants.  Mathematicians, conceiving so well of themselves, that they are accustomed to say, that themselves have two eyes, the people of Europe one, & the residue of the other Nations none.  
4 Under this great kingdom are comprehended 15. Provinces, the least of which exceeds in largeness the greatest in Europe, and in them are contained 70. Kings, which are all subject unto the King of China. The inhabitants are so many also, that they exceed the number of 70000000. And the cities and towns stand so thick, that the whole kingdom seemeth as one mighty city.  
5 The chief things which are to be observed, in these Provinces, are first, that there are some of the inhabitants which dwell in houses upon the Sea, buying, selling, and keeping market as they do in any town. And in many plains they have houses running upon wheels, with sails at the top of them, that when they will go unto any place, they tarry only for a wind to drive them. There is also in this Kingdom the great City of Quinzay, whose circuit is 100 miles, having in it 1600000. inhabitants, and 12000. stone bridges, among which there are some so high, that a great Ship with topsail may pass under them. In the middle of this City, there is a Lake thirty miles in compass, in which there are two goodly islands. Some put this City in Tartary, some in China, others in the confines of both: but wheresoever it is, it is much ruinated since the time of Paulus Venetius, who maketh a full description of it.  
6 This great kingdom is governed by one sole king, 
Government  who is called of his subjects the Lord of the world, & the son of the shining Sun.     

CHAP. VIII.  

Of the islands in Asia.  
THus far have I rashly run over the Continent of Asia: now therefore will I link unto it the description of the islands belonging thereunto.  
1 The Asian islands are divided into those in the Mediterranean Sea, and those which are in the Indian Ocean.   

Of the islands in the Mediterranean Sea.  
2 THe chief islands in the Mediterranean Sea, are only 
Division.  two, Rhodes, and Cyprus.  
3 The Island Rhodes is very famous for many things, 
Rhodes.  but chief for three: The first is, that the Sun was never so masked with a cloud, but that once in a day she did shine upon this Island. The second is, that the great pillar of the Sun offered by the Gentiles unto jupiter, stood in this I'll, made in the form of a mighty huge man. The third & last is, that the order of the Knights of the Rhodes was held in this place.  
13 The Island Cyprus is very fuitfull, but little famous. 
Cyprus.    

De Insulis In Mari Indigo.  
5 THe chief islands in the Indian Ocean, are Ormus, 
Division.  Zeilan, Samatra, Aureae jusulae, Borneo, java Maior, java Minor, japan, the Molucco, and the Philippian islands.  
6 Ormus is of itself a kingdom, and commandeth 
Ormus.  most part of the Persian gulf: it is exceeding barren, but the City Ormus (in which the Portugals do hold a strong Castle) is so fair and full of trade, that they say there, if the world were a ring, Ormus ought to be the stone thereof.  
7 The Isle Zeilan is seated in Sinus Bengala, in which 
Zeilan.  there are Fields whose grass continually groweth, and Trees that are laden with fruit all the year long. Insomuch that some did think, that this was the place where Paradise stood. This Island is subject unto the Mogor, notwithstanding the portugals do hold a strong Castle in it.  
8 The Island Samatra lieth directly under the Aequator, 
Samatra.  having in it a Fountain which sendeth forth water, that if it be put into fire, doth not quench it, but makes it burn more vehemently. In it is also a Mountain which sendeth forth continual flames of fire. The inhabitants of this Island are Anthropophagis.  
9 In java Maior, the inhabitants are excellent Seamen, 
java Maior  great Pirates, which acknowledge Mahumet, and live upon Cats and Mice. Yet this Island for the extraordinary fruitfulness of it, was called by Scaliger, the Compendium of the world.  
10 In java Minor little is worth the noting, only that 
java Minor  it doth flourish with Spices.  
11 In the Island japan, the inhabitants are very superstitious, 
japan.  and great Idolaters, washing their children so soon as they be borne in Rivers. They will never also come into the rooms where they dine or eat any thing, with their shoes on their feet, but keep the places (as they term it) hallowed. This Island hath very much gold in it, insomuch that Paul Venetus doth affirm, that in his time the King's Palace was covered with gold.  
12 The Moluccoe islands are famous for the great 
Moluccoes'  plenty of spices which are in them. There is also in these Isles a Bird, called Monicodiata, which hath no feet, continually flying without intermission. The female of this Bird doth lay her eggs when she breeds in a hole which is in the back of the Male, like unto a nest, & these are never taken before they die and fall upon the earth.  
The inhabitants of these islands go naked, and are great Idolaters.  
13 The Philippian islands lie North of the Moluccoes', 
Philippians  the air being very temperate, bringeth forth all kind of Spices.    

CHAP. IX.  

De America, siue India Orientali.  
Having discoursed of three parts of the world, Europe, Africa, and Asia, I will now venture on the last & greatest part, which is America.  
1 America is environed on the East with the main Ocean, on the South 
Limits.  with the straits of Magelane, on the West with Mare Del Zur, or Pacificum, and on the north with the unknown Land.  
2 This part of the world, was first descried by Christopher Columbus, in the year 1492. and then after that made better known by Americus Vesputius, of whom it is called unto this day America.  
3 The fruitfulness of this soil is to be admired, for 
Quality.  in it are wonderful store of Spices, Birds, and Fishes. There is also gold in such plenty, that the Spaniards have reported they have digged in some places more Gold than earth. The chiefest want in this part are Horses, of which they have few or none, and which was the occasion, that when the Spaniards brought Horses in the battle against them, they fell down astonished, thinking that when the horses neighed, they had spoken unto them.  
4 The inhabitants of this mighty Territory, are most 
Inhabitants.  barbarous, being in some places men eaters, they are altogether ignorant and unlearned, which was the cheiefe cause that they conceited themselves, when any one of the Spaniards did read a letter, the Devil told him the contents. They are ignorant of the use of iron, and estimate glass above gold. To conclude, they are excellent runners, and swimmers.  
5 This fourth part of the world, is chief under the 
Government  King of Spain, and is divided first into two parts, Mexicana, and Peruana, afterwards subdivided as followeth.  

DE MEXICANA.  
1 MExicana is limited on the east with Mare Del Norte, 
Limits.  on the West with Mare Del Zur, on the South with an Isthmus, betwixt Peruana and it, and on the North with the unknown land.  
2 In this part of America are many Provinces, the 
Provinces.  chief of which are Quivira, Mexicana, Nicaragua, jucatan, Florida, Virginia, Norumbega, Nova Francia, Terra Cortealis, and Estotiland.  
3 The Province of Quivira extendeth itself unto Sinus 
Quivira.  Califormia, being a most dry and barren ground.  
4 The Province of Mexicana was first found out by 
Mexicana.  Ferdinando Cortesius, in the year 1518. There are in this place many Rivers, in which breed great store of Crocodiles, whose bodies the inhabitants do eat. There are also many mines of gold. And there is a mountain called Popochampeche, which doth continually vomit forth flames of fire. The chief and Metropolitan city of this Province, or of whole America, is Mexico, in which the Prorex for Spain doth lie, and in which there is both money coined, and books printed.  
5 The next is Nicaragua, wherein is a great lake which 
Nicaragua.  hath no intercourse with the Sea, and yet doth ebb & flow as the Sea doth. The people in this place are more manlike than others, both in behaviour and shape.  
6 In jucatan Chersonesus, the chief city is Guatimala, 
jucatan.  where another Viceroy for Spain doth lie. The inhabitants of this Country did adore the Cross before Cortes coming.  
7 Terra Florida (so called of the French, who first 
Terra Florida.  founded it) hath in it many Provinces, whereof Panuca is one, in which the people are very warlike, but butcherously minded, killing all the captives they take, and eating them. Furthermore, they never marry until they be 40. years of age, and live most upon Serpents & worms. There is another place in this Province, called Alberdosia, wherein the women let their children suck until they be 12. years of age.  
8 Virginia (so nominated of our late Queen) was first 
Virginia.  found out by Sir Walter Raleigh, who gave it that name. Of this Country what may be spoken more at large, see the discourse of Master Harriot, and Master Hackant.  
9 Norumbega (so called of certain fishes which are 
Norumbega.  in it of that name.) The chief City of it is Norumbega.  
10 Nova Frauncia lieth near unto that great Sinus of 
Nova Francia.  Saint Laurence. It was discovered and taken first of the French men, under Francis the first of France. The inhabitants of this Province have little boats made of leather, which they use to fish in, & when they have done to take them up at their back, and carry them away.  
11 Terra Cortealis, is little famous, unless it be for a river 
Terra Cortealis.  there, which is called the three brothers.  
12 Estotiland was first found out by Anthony Zenus a 
Estotiland.  Venetian, near unto which lieth Fretum davis, where they have sought oftentimes for a passage unto the Moluccoes' & China, but it could not be effected. Not far from this lieth Newfoundland, from whence cometh most of our fish. And in the North part lieth a land, called by Sir Francis Drake, Nova Albion, of which nothing can be certainly spoken.  
13 Thus far of the Provinces of Mexicana, now followeth the description of Peruana.   

De Peruana.  
PEruana is in every place environed with the Sea, unless 
Limits.  it be towards the North, where it is joined unto Mexicana, by a little Isthmus.  
2 This part of America doth chief flourish with gold, 
Quality.  precious stones, Spices, Sugar, & strange herbs, among which is that herb tobacco, which is so much, and idly used amongst us.  
3 The inhabitants of this place are generally cruel, 
Inventions.  rude, barbarous, and men eaters, not unlike unto those of Mexicana: They go naked, and if they take any man captive, they slice his body out into collops, and broil it upon the coals, making merry so long as that endures them. They are towards the South part mighty great men, being all Idolaters, worshipping the Devil, or some monstrous misshapen Idol.  
4 The chief River of this Southern part of America, 
Rivers.  are three, the River Amazon, Maragon, and the golden River Rio, or de la Plate, in which there is found much gold and silver.  
5 This Peruana is divided into four great Provinces 
Division.  or Kingdoms, Castilia Aurea, Peru, Chile, and Brasile: In each of which the King of Spain hath his Agents.  
6 Castilia Aurea, doth comprehend in it the whole Isthmus, 
Castilia Aurea.  which doth link and tie the two parts of America together. In it are the two famous Ports or Havens, in which the Spanish Ships are either laden for Spain, or disburdened for America. The one called Theomina, or Nombre de Dios, the other Panamais.  
7 Peru is limited on the North with Castilia Aurea, on 
Peru.  the West with Mare Pacificum, or the calm Sea, on the South with Chile, and on the East with a Mediterranean unknown. This place was found out by Francis Pizarus, in the year 1525.  
8 The inhabitants of this Region are great Idolaters, 
Inhabitants.  worshipping in some places black filthy sheep, in other places Serpents. They are also such great men of person, that the Spaniards have found teeth of them that were three fingers in breadth, and four in length.  
9 The fruitfulness of this country doth chief excel 
Quality.  in the herb tobacco, and Cocam, which if it be put into any man's mouth, it quencheth his thirst. And there is a certain Beast, that when he runneth away hath a bag hanging down under his belly, into which his young ones convey themselves. There is also such plenty of Gold, that the inhabitants care not for it, and when the Spaniards came thither first, they shod their Horses with it. In this Province are the three rivers before mentioned in the general description of Peruana.  
10 The chief city of this Kingdom is Michaelia, 
City.  in which lieth a Protex for Spain.  
11 Chile doth flourish in many things, but that which 
Chile.  is of greatest note, there is a River which in the day time doth run, and in the night standeth still: the reason is, because this river lieth under Mountains, on which snow falling, in the day is dissolved, in the night congealed. The chief and Metropolitan City of this Province, is the city of Saint james, in which lieth another Protex for Spain.  
12 Brasile is extended from the river Maragon, unto 
Brasile.  the straits of Mageian.  
13 The inhabitants of this large Province, are sine Fide, 
Inhabitants  Lege, & Rege: that is, without faith, law, or King. They are also such excellent swimmers, that they can tarry under water for the space of an hour. They are very great dissemblers, shedding tears (which they have always in readiness) when any of their friends come unto them.  
14 The fruitfulness of this Country lieth much in 
Quality.  Sugar, and a wood called Brasile, which is transported from thence into many parts of Europe. In this Country is also that Beast, called Pigritia, which in fifteen days will be going as far as one can throw a stone. Here are also many strange Herbs, whereof two are of most note. The first is the herb Copaibas, of which the excellent Balsomum is made, that cureth all green wounds. The other is an herb, which of the Portugals is called Sentida, of Lincotanus Sentiens, and of others Viva, whose quality is, that if any one throw any thing unto it, or touch it, it will shut his leaves, and will not open them until the party which did displease it be departed Here are also near unto the Seashore, Fishes which will fly like unto birds. And to conclude, here are trees of that bigness, that there are as many families dwelling in one of the limbs of them, as are in some Parishes of England. Magin.     

CAP. X.  

De America Insulis.  
THus far of the continent and Kings contained in America: Now only remains the description of some few and particu-Ilands, and then I have finished what in fine I wished.  
1 The islands of America are divided into those which 
Division.  are in Mari Del Nort, and those in Mari del Zur.  
2 The known islands in Mari Del Nort, are five, Hispaniola, jamaica, Cuba, Caribum, and Cimbubon.  
3 In the Island Hispaniola there are many mines of 
Hispaniola.  Gold. The chief City in it, is Saint Dominicke, in which the Archbishop thereof doth continually lie. This was the Island which Columbus did first find out.  
4 In jamaica, or the Island of Saint james, little is to be 
jamaica.  observed, only that in it there is a City called Seville, in which there is a fair Abbey.  
5 In the Island Cuba, the Metropolitan City is Havana, 
Cuba.  so called, because it is the Haven where all the Ships do secure themselves, which come from Spain unto Peru, or the contrary.  
6 In the Island Caribum, the inhabitants are all Anthropophagis: 
Caribum.  And from hence is brought that woad which is called Guaicum, or Lignum Sanctum.  
7 In the Island Cimbubon, there is a Tree very famous 
Cimbubon.  for his leaves, which when they fall unto the earth, do creep, having on either side things like unto two feet, beside, if one offer to touch or come near unto them, they will move, and offer to run away. Guilandinus reporteth it, and Scaliger in his 112. exercise against Cardanus.   

De Insulis in Mari Del Zur.  
1 IN Mari Del Zur, there are only three islands which 
Haccari.  are known, called Hacari, in which are great store of Gold.  
Quem nos depictum vix recte aspeximus orbem,  
Solius verbi fabrica sola fuit.  
Illi igitur terrae qui fundamenta locavit,  
Sit soli nostro gloria sola Deo.    
FINIS.   

THE TABLE.  

A  
1 AFrica.  
2 America.  
3 Asia.  
4 Arabia.  
5 Abissinorum Regio.  
6 Armenia.  
7 Azores Insulae.   

B  
1 Barbaria.  
2 Brasilia.  
3 Baliares Insulae.  
4 Belgia.  
5 Britania Magna.   

C  
1 China.  
2 Corsica.  
3 Candia.  
4 Cyprus  
5 Chile.   

D  
1 Dania.  
2 Dacia Vetus.   

E  
1 Europea.  
2 Egypt.  
3 Ethiopia Inferior.  
4 Estotilandia.   

F  
1 Frislandia Insulae.  
2 Florida.   

G  
1 Gallia.  
2 Germania.  
Grecia.  
Groinlandia.  
Groclandia.   

H  
1 Hispania.  
2 Hungaria.  
3 Hibernia.   

I  
1 Italia.  
2 Illiria.  
3 India.  
4 Islandia.  
5 Insulae in Mari Atlant.  
6 Insulae in Mar. Egeo.  
7 Insulae in Mar. Ethiopico.  
8 Insulae in Mar. Indigo.  
9 Insulae in Mar. Del Nort.  
10 Insulae in Mar. Del Zur.  
11 Ischia.   

L  
1 Lituania.  
2 Livonia.  
3 Libya.   

M  
1 Moscovia.  
2 Mexicana.  
3 Malta.   

N  
1 Nigretarum Regio.  
2 Numidia.  
3 Noruegia.  
4 Anatolia.   

O  
1 Ormus.   

P  
1 Polonia.  
2 Prussia.  
3 Persia.  
4 Peruana.  
5 Peru.  
6 Palestina.   

R  
1 Rhodes.   

S  
1 Scandia.  
2 Scicilia.  
3 Sardinia.  
4 Swevia.   

T  
1 Tartary.  
2 Transiluania.  
3 Turcicurh Imperium Europeum.  
4 Turcia Asiana.  
5 Terra Borealis Incognita.  
6 Terra Australis Incognita.   

V  
1 Virginia.  
2 Venice.   

Z  
1 Zazinthus.  
2 Zeilan.   
FINIS.   

A Table of the chief Cities contained in the whole world, with their Longitudes and Latitudes annexed thereunto.  

A    long. long. lat. lat.   D. M. D. M. 1 ALexandria in Egypt. 60 30 30 0 2 Amsterdam in Belgia. 27 34 52 40 3 Antuerpe in Belgia. 24 30 51 48 4 Angiers in France. 18 10 47 25 5 Argentine in Germany. 27 50 48 44 6 Athens in Greece. 52 45 37 15 
B  1 Belgia in Chaldea. 83 10 33 50 2 Bethlem in judea. 65 45 31 50 3 Bengala in Indies. 0 0 23 0 4 Bisancon in France. 20 30 46 30 5 Bourges in France. 22 10 46 20 6 Buda in Hugarie. 42 0 47 0 
C  1 Calais in Spain. 5 10 37 0 2 Calicute in Indies. 112 0 17 0 3 Coimbra in Portugal. 11 25 40 0 4 Constantinople in Greece. 56 0 43 5 5 Colen in Germany. 30 30 51 0 6 Copenhagen in Denmark. 34 30 56 50 7 Compostella in Spain. 6 0 20 0 8 Corinth in Greece. 51 15 36 55 9 Cracovia in Polonia. 42 40 50 12 
D  1 Damascus in judea. 69 0 33 0 2 Douai in Belgia. 25 0 50 30 
E  1 Edenburge in Scotland. 19 0 58 0 2 Ephesus in Anatolia. 57 40 37 40 
F.  1 Florence in Italy. 34 0 43 40 2 Frankfort ad Maenun in Germany 30 0 50 30 3 Frankfort ad oder. Germany. 34 0 52 30 
G  1 Geneva in Savoy. 28 0 45 45 2 Goa in Indies. 0 0 17 0 3 Granado in Spain. 17 15 37 30 
I  1 jerusalem in judea. 66 0 31 40 2 Ingolstad. 32 10 48 40 
L  1 Lacedaemon in Anatolia. 50 15 35 30 2 Leiden in Belgia. 27 20 52 10 3 Lisbon in Portugal. 21 20 38 50 4 Louvain in stelgia. 23 0 51 0 5 London in England. 20 0 52 30 6 Lutesia in France. 23 20 48 0 7 Lions in France. 25 40 44 30 
M  1 Ments in Germany. 27 30 50 30 2 Mexico in America. 0 0 20 0 3 Milan in Italy. 33 0 44 20 4 Moscovia in Russia. 0 0 61 0 
N  1 Naples in Italy, 39 30 41 0 Nice in Anatolia. 57 0 41 40 3 Niniveh in Asiria. 38 0 36 4 4 Nidrosia in Noruegia. 89 45 60 50 
O  1 Orleans in France. 22 0 47 10 2 Ormus in the I'll Ormus. 92 0 19 0 3 Oxford in England. 15 0 51 30 
P  1 Paris in France. 32 0 48 10 2 Padua in Italy. 36 10 44 45 3 Pavia in Italy. 33 5 44 0 4 Poicters in France. 39 15 50 10 5 prague in Bohemia. 19 10 46 10 
R  1 Rome in Italy. 38 0 41 20 2 Rhodes in the I'll Rhodes. 58 0 35 0 3 Riga in Lyvonia. 53 45 59 0 
S  1 Seville in Spain. 14 20 37 30 2 Siracusa in Sicily, 40 30 37 30 3 Sienna in Italy. 36 15 42 20 4 Stockholme in Swevia. 47 0 60 30 5 Saint jago in Spain. 10 50 43 5 
T  1 Tarsus in Anatolia. 66 14 38 56 2 Toledo in Spain. 16 40 40 10 3 Tollice in France. 20 30 43 5 4 Triers in Germany. 0 0 49 50 
V  1 Valentia in Spain. 21 10 39 55 2 Venice in Italy. 37 0 44 50 3 Vienna in Austria. 31 45 48 20 
W  1 Witteberge in Germany. 0 0 51 20 2 Witsberge in Germany. 0 0 50 0  
FINIS.