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The Islands of the Baleares, or Kingdom of Majorca, comprehend that of Majorca and Minorca, both seated in the Mediterranean Sea. |
The Islands of the Baleares, or Kingdom of Majorca, comprehend that of Majorca and Minorca, both seated in the Mediterranean Sea. |
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MAJORCA, about sixty miles from Spain; It is about 300 miles in |
MAJORCA, about sixty miles from Spain; It is about 300 miles in circuit, and hath for its chief places, Majorca, where there is a University; and Palomera, which gave birth to Raymundus Lullius. |
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MINORCA, distant from Majorca nine miles, and is about half the |
MINORCA, distant from Majorca nine miles, and is about half the extent of Majorca. Its chief place is Citadelli, and its chief Port, Mahon, which is very large and commodious. These Isles are indifferent fertil in Corn, Wine, and Oil, which are three good Commodities. |
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Nigh to these Isles are two other small ones; |
Nigh to these Isles are two other small ones; |
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Latest revision as of 04:57, 22 December 2024
Etymology and other names
History
Geography
Demographics
Economy
Culture
Government
Military
Education
Transportation
Notable People
Sources from old books
1682. Cosmography and geography in two parts by Richard Blome.
The BALEARE ISLES.
The Islands of the Baleares, or Kingdom of Majorca, comprehend that of Majorca and Minorca, both seated in the Mediterranean Sea.
MAJORCA, about sixty miles from Spain; It is about 300 miles in circuit, and hath for its chief places, Majorca, where there is a University; and Palomera, which gave birth to Raymundus Lullius.
MINORCA, distant from Majorca nine miles, and is about half the extent of Majorca. Its chief place is Citadelli, and its chief Port, Mahon, which is very large and commodious. These Isles are indifferent fertil in Corn, Wine, and Oil, which are three good Commodities.
Nigh to these Isles are two other small ones;
YVISA, or Ebuisa, of about 150 miles in circuit, whose chief place is so called, and its Port is Magno. The chief Commodity which it affordeth is Salt, of which here is made a great quantity. And about ten miles from this Isle is the other, called PORMENTERA, which is about fifty miles in circuit. The People are excellent Swimmers, as well the Women as the Men.