Blarney Stone Lore and the Castle of Blarney
The article traces the Blarney Stone myth from its Irish castle roots near Cork in County Munster. It explains the origin of the term blarney, notes the castle ruins, describes the various stones kissed by visitors, and recounts legends and literary references that exalt or mock the gift of eloquence attributed to kissing the stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treland
Islene
County
Munster
Ireland
Cork
Blarney
Sell Isie
Cormack McCarortis
Prout
Donjon
Blarney Castle
Crofton Croker
Cormack McDermod McCarthy
Fresi
Mme. de Staél
Castlereagh
Cor Samuel Lover
James Buchanan
Washington Irving
James
Bo Russell Lowell
Europe
Goodrich
Peter Parley
Long Island
Grose
Dr. Jamieson
Halwerne
Shannon
Blarmey
Cormack
Tighe
Cestie Blarney
Sateen
Cormack MacCarthy
Muskerry
Cormack McDermott McCar
Carew
Teleman
Deluss
Queen Elizabeth
Loratone
Lond Moone
Charles
Hall
Wiseacres
Jeffrers
Lady Blarney
Oliver Goldsmith
Squire Thornhill
Primrose
Caroline Wilhelmina Skeggs
Olivia
Emerald Isle
Killarney
House of Commons
Mysterio
Holy Land by Rail and Sea A Traveler’s Ancient Route
The article describes a maritime and rail journey from London via Gibraltar and the Mediterranean to Port Said, then by rail through Alexandria to Jerusalem. It highlights key stops such as Lydda, Ramleh, and the Plain of Sharon, noting Biblical sites, landscapes, and the Holy City’s enduring religious significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Athens
Constantinople
London
Strait of Gibraltar
Mediterranean
Europe
Marseilles
Venice
Trieste
Port Said
Plain of
Sharon
Ajalon
Jos
Kirjath Jearim
Ark
Abinadab
Judea
Jerusalem
Via Dolorosa
Zion
Moriah
Rome
Babylon
Thebes
Naples
Brindisi
In the French Riviera A Portrait of Europe’s Coastal Jewel
A vivid description extols the French Riviera from Nice to Genoa. It praises the mild climate and beauty, notes fashion seasons January to June, and highlights landmarks such as the Casino Garden, Promenade des Anglais, and Castle Hill. It portrays Nice as the regional capital of leisure and scenery attracting visitors, yachts, and motorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riviera
Europe
France
Italy
Gulf of Genoa
Nice
Cannes
Monte Carlo
Alphonse Karr
Niece
Genoa
Bay of Angels
Great Pier
Rome and Ostend to Cannes and Monte Carlo in Grand Tour prose
The article surveys the Roman Forum near the Quirinal Hotel and the Via Nationale, then travels through Nice to Ostend and Cannes, detailing Monte Carlo, the Kursaal at Ostend, and the glamour of Belgian, French, and Italian resorts. It includes coastal walks, promenades, and the lure of travel, with a vivid sailor’s reminiscence toward Calais and England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quirinal
Rome
Stonehenge and its legends across time and place
The article surveys Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain, detailing its structure, possible purposes, and age. It traces cromlech origins, dolmen meanings, and Druids myths, contrasting archaeological evidence with medieval legends and poets opinions. It notes the site’s avenues, stones, and the Friar's Heel, and discusses scholars linking it to sun worship and legendary figures like Merlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
England
Salisbury Plain
Wales
Devonshire
Cormewall
Ireland
Brittany
Europe
Court of Justice
Cromiech
Stonehenge
Nennius
Hengist
I Hengist
Ambresburg
Ambrosius
Vic
Rlin
Mount Nillera
Merlin
Uther
Gileland
Old Hn
Worian Anery
Voertigern
Regina Hotel Baden Baden Opens For American Guests
The new Regina Hotel sits in its own garden on the hillside near the Kurhaus and Park in Baden Baden. Built with care for American guests its high dry location offers relief from damp riverside areas and promises comfortable lodging for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Baden-Baden
Belgian Coast Charms Visitors with Safe Beaches and Opulent Villas
The Belgian coast spanning thirty five miles from France to Holland offers safe beaches ideal for families. Ostend stands as the premier resort with royal summer residence nearby and Royal Chalet near the Hippodrome Wellington. Blankenberghe Heyst and other towns showcase diverse villa architecture and terrace elegance attracting steady visitor numbers. The extensive railway system enhances accessibility and affordability for travelers seeking stylish seaside holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
France
Holland
Europe
Ostend
Blankenberghe
Heyst
Hippodrome
Wellington
Emperor of Austria and Hungary in Eighty-First Year King
The monarch of Austria and Hungary is described as seventy eight years old. He is the son of Archduke Franz Karl and descended from Francis I. Crowned king of Hungary in 1867, he regained Austrian dominion over the country. Married to Empress Elizabeth, she was killed in Geneva in 1898. Their son Rudolph died in 1889. Archduke Francis Ferdinand is heir presumptive. The Habsburg line traces to Rudolf von Habsburg elected German emperor in 1278. The emperor holds the titles of Emperor and Kaiser of Austria and King of Bohemia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Hungary
Franz Karl
Francis I
Ferdinand I
Elizabeth
Maximillian
Bavaria
Geneva
Rudolph
Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Rudolf von Habsburg
Germany
Napoleon
Bohemia
The English Channel A World Between Two Shores
A reader’s meditation on the English Channel describes its geography from Land’s End to Dover and Ushant to Calais, its straits and breadth, and its rough seas. The piece recalls the channel as a little world where two nations share a sea, offering vivid scenes of storms, towns, and the drama of crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Calais
France
Ghail
English Channel
Land's End
Dover
Island of Ushant
Strait of Dover
South Goodwin
Emperor Francis Joseph's Sixtieth Reign Anniversary
The article notes the sixtieth anniversary of Emperor Francis Joseph I of Austria Hungary and plans for a broad Viennese celebration and widespread observances across the empire honoring his long rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Joseph
Austria-Hungary
Vienna
Austro- Hungarian Empire
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Earth
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Old Town
Sellimius Severus
Thiers
Avenue de la Gare
Marbear
Grimaldi
Condamine
Monte Carlosfe
Lord Brougham
Kursaal
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Mariakerke
Thei Ud
Paris
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Luxemburg-Arion
Nuellens Hotel
Couven
Aix-la- Chapelle
St. Drayton
Petyolbion
Dryden
Epistles
John Rhys
Geoffrey
Mertin Emrys
Emrys
Zeus
Apollo
Pytheas
Gaul
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Agnes
Slowe
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Hotel Regina
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