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
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