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The Description of Wales
by Geraldus Cambrensis

Book I

Chapter I
Of the length and breadth of Wales, the nature of its soil, and the three remaining tribes of Britons
 
Chapter II
Of the ancient division of Wales into three parts
 
Chapter III
Genealogy of the Princes of Wales
 
Chapter IV
How many cantreds, royal palaces, and cathedrals there are in Wales
 
Chapter V
Of the two mountains from which the noble rivers which divide Wales spring
 
Chapter VI
Concerning the pleasantness and fertility of Wales
 
Chapter VII
Origin of the names Cambria and Wales
 
Chapter VIII
Concerning the nature, manners, and dress, the boldness, agility, and courage, of this nation
 
Chapter IX
Of their sober supper and frugality
 
Chapter X
Of their hospitality and liberality
 
Chapter XI
Concerning their cutting of their hair, their care of their teeth, and shaving of their beard
 
Chapter XII
Of their quickness and sharpness of understanding
 
Chapter XIII
Of their symphonies and songs
 
Chapter XIV
Their wit and pleasantry
 
Chapter XV
Their boldness and confidence in speaking
 
Chapter XVI
Concerning the soothsayers of this nation, and persons as it were possessed
 
Chapter XVII
Their love of high birth and ancient genealogy
 
Chapter XVIII
Of the antiquity of their faith, their love of Christianity and devotion
 
Second Preface <<< Main Contents >>> Book II
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