Celebes
Etymology and other names
| Modern | Sulavesi | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Celebes | |||
| Macascar | |||
| Macassar | |||
| Macasaria | |||
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Sources from old books
1693. A geographical dictionary representing the present and ancient names by Edmund Bohun.
Macascar, Macassar, Macasaria, a great Island in the Indian Sea, sometimes called Celebes. Extended from North to South two hundred French Leagues; and one hundred broad: there are in it six Kingdoms, Macasar, Cion, Sanguin, Cauripana, Getigan and Supara: the two principal Cities, are Macasar and Bantachia. The South parts are much frequented by the English and Dutch: which latter of late in 1669. have severely treated the King of Macascar; whose Dominions lie in the South of the Island, and comprehend the far greatest part of it. This Island lies between the Molucco's to the East, and Borneo to the West; and is sometimes ascribed to the former. The Line cutteth the Northern part of it. The Inhabitants heretofore went naked; did eat Mans Flesh, and had all the Criminals of the Molucco's sent over to them for that purpose: but they are much civilized. Two young Princes of this Country, Brothers, that were bred at Siam in the Mahometan Religion, and sent to Paris by the King of Siam to be instructed in Christianity, on October 17. 1687. received Christian Baptism at Paris. It produces plenty Rice, Fruit, Cocao, Cattle, Fish; besides Gold, Ivory, Cotton, &c. The City Macasar stands in the South part, and enjoys the benefit of a good Port.