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These travels in Germany and Italy contain observations on a subject little attended to by travellers; but one which they might much benefit: we mean domestic economy, or the different modes, plans, &c. pursued by different nations in domestic life, as regards food, houses, clothing, &c. Fred. Nicholai, Beschriebung einer Reise durch Deutschland und de Schweitz, 1781. Berlin, 1783. 12 vols. 8vo.
Agriculture, natural history, and the state of medicine, are the principal topics. Briefe aus der Schweitz, &c. Von Andreæ. Zurich, 1776. 4to. Natural history, and a particular description of the celebrated bridge of Schaffhausen, and its mechanism, are what recommend this volume.
Leipsic, 1784. 8vo. Malerische Reise in die Italianische Schweitz. Von J.H. Mayer. Zurich, 1793. 8vo. Mayer, in this work, as well as in travels in Italy, has been very happy in picturesque description. Meine Wanderungen durch die Romanische Schweitz, Unterwaller und Savoyen. 1791. Tubingen, 1793. 8vo. Kleine Fuss-reisen durch die Schweitz. Zurich, 1804. 2 vols. 8vo.
The canton of Schweitz, which, at present, gives name generally to the whole confederation of cantons, is said to have been first inhabited by some persons forced to quit Sweden by religious differences. The union of this canton to those of Uri and Unterwald, first suggested that more extended confederacy, so essential to the existence of these diminutive states.
It would be well for the Bourbons if all their subjects were possessed of but a small part of the loyalty which this gentleman expressed for them. Brunnen is a large and handsome town, situated on the lake; it was here that the cantons of Schweitz, Uri, and Unterwald, concluded their perpetual alliance.
Altorf is the capital of the canton of Uri, it contains many handsome houses, and here is the statue of William Tell, in the place where he was condemned to shoot the arrow at his son. The cattle in this Canton, as well as in Schweitz, are large and handsome. I was told that many of their favourite cows had silver bells fastened round their necks.
In the twelfth century the cities Zuerich, Basel, Berne, and Freiburg began to be centers of trade, and gained municipal privileges. The three mountain cantons Uri, Schweitz, and Unterwalden cherished the spirit of freedom. The counts of Hapsburg, after the beginning of the thirteenth century, exercised a certain indefinite jurisdiction in the land.
Litterarische reisen durch einen theil von Bayern, Franken und die Schweitz, 1780-2.; Von Zapf. Aug. 1782. 8vo. The same author published another literary tour among the convents of Swabia, and Switzerland, and Bavaria; and in other parts of Franconia, Bavaria, and Swabia, in 1782. These tours are strictly literary; that is, have regard to MSS. and scarce editions, and are not scientific.
The other MS., upon which she had expended much labor, was entitled "Keeping the Vigil of St. Martin Under the Pines of Grutli"; and while her vivid imagination revelled in the weird and solemn surroundings of the lonely place of rendezvous, the sketch contained a glowing and eloquent tribute to the liberators of Helvetia, the Confederates of Schweitz, Uri, and Underwalden. Whether Mr.
Leips. 1779-80. 6 vols. 8vo. Sulzer Reisen nach Schweitz, und Hieris, und Nice. 1775. 8vo. This author is well known for his "Universal Theory of the Fine Arts;" and these travels, as well as those in the middle states of Europe, and among the Alps, which he also published, are worthy of him. Bauman, Reise durch Deutschland und Walschland. Augsb. 1782. 8vo.
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