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inorant that they think the Czar knows all things. The religion is christianity, but mixt with many Romish superstitions.
Of FRANCE.
France, though under absolute government, and professing the Romish religion, is the most flourishing kingdom in Europe. The air temperate, pleasant, and healthful; the soil extraordinary fruitful; and the commodities salt fish, corn, wine, pepper, skins, silk, &c. The days the same length as in England. The language so universally prevails, that it is used in most courts in Europe. The manners of the people very polite, and the last century has produced many great men of almost every branch of polite and useful learning.
Of GERMANY.
Germany is divided into three parts; the North, Middle, and South. The air and soil differs according to its situation. This empire comprehends 300 different Sovereignties, yet most or all ⟨of⟩ them are subject to the Emperor of Germany.—Their language is High Dutch⟨.⟩ The people are famous for sincerity ⟨in⟩
