“Cuirassier,” kwē-ras-sērˈ.
P. 253, c. 1.—“Croats.” Inhabitants of Croatia, a province of Austro-Hungary.
“Gefreyter,” ga-friˈter. Corporal.
“Saxe-Lauenberg,” sax lowˈen-boorg. A German duchy.
“Saxe Weimar,” sax vīˈmar.
SELECTIONS FROM GERMAN LITERATURE.
P. 253, c. 1.—“Humboldt.” (1769-1859.) Humboldt has been one of the most expert and far reaching scientists of modern times. His love for research led him to explorations early in life. In 1790 he travelled through the principal countries of Europe, afterward publishing the discoveries made by him on this journey. After this, for some years he was employed in mining enterprises. In 1829 he joined an expedition to the Ural and Altai mountains. In 1799 Humboldt went to South America; on this journey he made extensive observations in various departments of science. The latter part of his life was spent at the Prussian court.
P. 253, c. 2.—“Orinoco,” Oˌrĭ-noˈco. Said to mean coiling snakes.
“Heine.” (1799-1856.) Heine was of Jewish parentage, but abandoned his religion and adopted the Lutheran. His first book on his travels in Italy was very successful. After this followed his first book of songs, which contained many pieces of rare beauty. It filled all Germany with enthusiasm. Heine spent his last years in great suffering, a victim to spinal disease.