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===1691. A most compleat compendium of geography by Laurence Echard.=== |
===1691. A most compleat compendium of geography by Laurence Echard.=== |
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<blockquote>Kingdom of Siberia, on the S. of Obdora and Petzora; ch. T. is [[Tobolsk|Tobalska]].</blockquote> |
<blockquote>Kingdom of Siberia, on the S. of Obdora and Petzora; ch. T. is [[Tobolsk|Tobalska]].</blockquote> |
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=== 1693. A geographical dictionary representing the present and ancient names by Edmund Bohun. === |
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<blockquote>Siberia, a Province of great extent, under the Crown of Muscovy; towards the river Obb, in the [[Tartaria Deserta|Desart Tartary]]; between the Provinces of Condora, Legomoria, and Permia. Some few years since first discovered; all covered with uninhabited Woods, Marshes, and desolate Countries; having only a few Inhabitants, which have a particular Language of their own, and not the use of Bread. The Moscovites have of late built the Cities Tobolsk, upon the River Y••im and Siber on the Obb here, and united both in one Archbishoprick. At the former the Vice Duke, under the Grand Duke of Moscovy, resides; he commands over both Siberia and Samoyeda. They have also set up Churches in divers places, for the Moscovian Christians.</blockquote> |
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Revision as of 23:26, 27 September 2025
1691. A most compleat compendium of geography by Laurence Echard.
Kingdom of Siberia, on the S. of Obdora and Petzora; ch. T. is Tobalska.
1693. A geographical dictionary representing the present and ancient names by Edmund Bohun.
Siberia, a Province of great extent, under the Crown of Muscovy; towards the river Obb, in the Desart Tartary; between the Provinces of Condora, Legomoria, and Permia. Some few years since first discovered; all covered with uninhabited Woods, Marshes, and desolate Countries; having only a few Inhabitants, which have a particular Language of their own, and not the use of Bread. The Moscovites have of late built the Cities Tobolsk, upon the River Y••im and Siber on the Obb here, and united both in one Archbishoprick. At the former the Vice Duke, under the Grand Duke of Moscovy, resides; he commands over both Siberia and Samoyeda. They have also set up Churches in divers places, for the Moscovian Christians.