Saksagan
The Nature of the Blackish Ore
The blackish ore is considered the best kind of ore found in the mines. Much of this ore contains a mixture of a shining...
Descent into the Windschacht Mine
In the Windschacht Mine, I also went down as far as the water would allow me at that time. The descent was very steep...
Introduction Windschacht
These mines, among many others, are very remarkable and important. Some of the most well-known mines are the Windschacht Mine, the Trinity Mine, the...
The Story of Sigismund a Former Slave
In Thessaly, I met a man named Sigismund, whose life story deeply affected me. He had been a slave to several masters and had...
Night Watch and the Use of Dogs
In many towns, the people follow a particular custom for safety. At night, they drive all the dogs out of the town. By doing...
Crime and Safety Measures for Travelers
Although robbery is severely punished in these regions, it is still often committed. Gypsies, in particular, are believed to be well practiced in this...
A Natural Gate Through the Rocks
Our journey led us through a remarkable passage cut directly through the rocks, shaped like a great natural gate. A small river also flowed...
Arrival at Momjler (Toli)
After leaving the hills behind us, we traveled through a wide and open plain country until we reached Momjler, also called Toli. This was...
The Mountains Between Serbia and Macedonia
The hills that lie between Serbia and Macedonia are part of Mount Haemus, a great mountain range known by several names. Many writers believe...
Patriarch Evtimi and the Late Medieval Period
One of the most important cultural figures of medieval Bulgaria was Patriarch Evtimi of Tarnovo. He lived during the final years of the Second...
