Italy and Turkey, being situated in the southern part of Europe, possess a warm and healthy climate and fertile soil, producing vines, grain, olives, wheat, figs, and oil. The former is one of the most delightful countries in the world, and was once the seat of the arts and sciences. The latter, comprising Greece, was in ancient times, the parent of learning and the arts, but is now in a state of servitude to tyrannical rulers.
France is a fertile and beautiful country. Its productions are grain, wines, olives, and various fruits. The country is noted for its manufactures of silk and wool, which form the chief exports of the nation. Paris, the capital, is esteemed one of the most luxurious and refined cities in the world, and takes the lead in fashion. France is honored as being the birth-place of Lafayette, the companion and friend of Washington.
Spain and Portugal are so favored by nature, that by industry and good government, they would soon be the most productive countries in the world; but through the indolence of the inhabitants, and the government of despotic rulers, they are degraded, weak, and ignorant. Wheat, rice, silk, hemp, olives, oranges, lemons, figs, &c. are produced.
[Click anywhere on map for high resolution image.]
Published by Robert S. Davis, Boston. H. Morse Sc.