Manual of classical literature : from the German of J.J. Eschenburg, with additions (1855)
Eschenburg, Johann Joachim, 1743-1820, Fiske, N. W. (Nathan Welby), 1798-1847, ed · Philadelphia : E.C. & J. Biddle · leaf 82
thagoras; Icaria, which gave name to the Icarian sea; Patmos (Palmossa), where theApostle John wrote the Revelations ; Cos, the native country of Harpocrates; Car-pafhi/s (Scarpanto), which gave name to the Carpathian sea; and Bhodus (Rhodes).—jhis latter island contained three cities, Lindus,… … p. I. ASIA. EASTERN DIVISION. INDIA. PERSIA. 43 down by an earthquake about B. C. 225, and having long lain prostrate was broken up by theSaracens when they became masters of the island, in the seventh century. § 148. Greta {Crete or Candia), at the entrance of the jEgean, was the most cele-brated…
Classical literature · Art, Ancient · Mythology, Classical · Classical antiquities · Classical geography
Internet Archive · Public Domain Mark 1.0. Free to use for anything.
