[1679] See B. xviii. c. 67, and B. xxxvi. c. [38].
[1681] Properly “bubbles,” or “beads.”
[1682] See B. xxxvi. c. [66]. In the account of the loadstone referred to above, he informs us that this mineral was employed in the formation of glass.—B. Beckmann is of opinion that Manganese is here alluded to. See Vol. II. p. 237.
[1683] Another reading is “Dinochares,” or “Dinocrates,” for an account of whom, see B. v. c. 11, and B. vii. c. 38.
[1684] Wife and sister of Ptolemy Philadelphus. See B. vi. c. 33, and B. xxxvi. c. [14].
[1685] Some accounts state that the statue was to be of brass, and the head of iron. It is said that the same thing was attempted with respect to the statue of Mahomet, in his tomb at Medina.—B.
[1686] We learn from Bowles that the celebrated mine of Sommorostro is still worked for this metal.
[1687] See B. iv. c. 34.—B.
[1688] Both the reading and the meaning of this passage are very doubtful.