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Bible Encyclopedias
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
Search Results: "lake-of-geneva
Title Matches: 125
Agna`no, Lake of
a lake near naples, now drained; occupied the crater of an extinct volcano, its waters in a state of constant ebullition.
a lake near naples, now drained; occupied the crater of an extinct volcano, its waters in a state of constant ebullition.
Alban Lake
near alban mount, 6 m. in circuit, occupying the basin of an extinct volcano, its surface 961 ft. above the sea-level.
near alban mount, 6 m. in circuit, occupying the basin of an extinct volcano, its surface 961 ft. above the sea-level.
Albano, Lake of
a small crater-like lake 15 m. se. of rome, near which rises the castel gandolfo, where the pope has a villa.
a small crater-like lake 15 m. se. of rome, near which rises the castel gandolfo, where the pope has a villa.
Alexandri`na Lake
a lake in australia into which the river murray flows.
a lake in australia into which the river murray flows.
Amadeus, Lake
a lake in the centre of australia, subject to an almost total drying-up at times.
a lake in the centre of australia, subject to an almost total drying-up at times.
Asphaltic Lake
the dead sea (q. v .), so called from the asphalt on its surface and banks.
the dead sea (q. v .), so called from the asphalt on its surface and banks.
Balkash, Lake
a lake in siberia, 780 ft. above sea-level, the waters clear, but intensely salt, 150 m. long and 73 m. broad.
a lake in siberia, 780 ft. above sea-level, the waters clear, but intensely salt, 150 m. long and 73 m. broad.
Bal`aton, Lake
the largest lake in hungary, 48 m. long, and 10 m. broad, 56 m. sw. of pesth; slightly saline, and abounds in fish.
the largest lake in hungary, 48 m. long, and 10 m. broad, 56 m. sw. of pesth; slightly saline, and abounds in fish.
Bienne, Lake of
in the swiss canton of berne; the aar is led into it when in flood, so as to prevent inundation below; on the shores of it are remains of lake-dwellings, and an island in it, st. pierre, the retreat of rousseau in 1765.
in the swiss canton of berne; the aar is led into it when in flood, so as to prevent inundation below; on the shores of it are remains of lake-dwellings, and an island in it, st. pierre, the retreat of rousseau in 1765.
Brienz, Lake of
lake in the swiss canton of bern, 8 m. long, 2 m. broad, over 800 ft. above sea-level, and of great depth in certain parts, abounding in fish. town of, a favourite resort for tourists.
lake in the swiss canton of bern, 8 m. long, 2 m. broad, over 800 ft. above sea-level, and of great depth in certain parts, abounding in fish. town of, a favourite resort for tourists.
Chad, Lake
a shallow lake in the sahara, of varied extent, according as the season is dry or rainy, at its largest covering an area as large as england, and abounding in hippopotamuses, rhinoceroses, &c., as well as waterfowl and fish.
a shallow lake in the sahara, of varied extent, according as the season is dry or rainy, at its largest covering an area as large as england, and abounding in hippopotamuses, rhinoceroses, &c., as well as waterfowl and fish.
Como, Lake of
one of the chief lakes of lombardy and the third in size, at the foot of the pennine alps, 80 m. long and 2½ at greatest breadth; is traversed by the adda, and is famed for the beauty and rich variety of its scenery.
one of the chief lakes of lombardy and the third in size, at the foot of the pennine alps, 80 m. long and 2½ at greatest breadth; is traversed by the adda, and is famed for the beauty and rich variety of its scenery.
Constance, Lake
or artly in germany and partly in switzerland; is about 44 m. long and 9 m. broad at most; is traversed by the rhine from w. to e., is 1306 ft. above sea-level; is surrounded by vineyards, cornfields, and wooded slopes; its waters are hardly ever frozen, and often rise and fall suddenly.
or artly in germany and partly in switzerland; is about 44 m. long and 9 m. broad at most; is traversed by the rhine from w. to e., is 1306 ft. above sea-level; is surrounded by vineyards, cornfields, and wooded slopes; its waters are hardly ever frozen, and often rise and fall suddenly.
Erie, Lake
the fourth in size among the giant lakes of north america, lies between lakes huron and ontario, on the canadian border, is 240 m. long and varies from 30 to 60 m. in breadth; is very shallow, and difficult to navigate; ice-bound from december till about april.
the fourth in size among the giant lakes of north america, lies between lakes huron and ontario, on the canadian border, is 240 m. long and varies from 30 to 60 m. in breadth; is very shallow, and difficult to navigate; ice-bound from december till about april.
Great Salt Lake
In N. of Utah, U.S., stretches upwards of 80 m. along the western base of the Wahsatch Mountains, about 4200 ft. above the sea-level; it is from 20 to
In N. of Utah, U.S., stretches upwards of 80 m. along the western base of the Wahsatch Mountains, about 4200 ft. above the sea-level; it is from 20 to
Great Slave Lake
300 m. long and 50 at its greatest breadth; lies within the canadian nw. territory; the mackenzie river carries its overflow to the arctic ocean.
300 m. long and 50 at its greatest breadth; lies within the canadian nw. territory; the mackenzie river carries its overflow to the arctic ocean.
Lady of the Lake
the name given to vivien, the mistress of merlin, who dwelt in an imaginary lake, surrounded by a court of knights and damsels; also to helen douglas, a heroine of scott's, who lived with her father near loch katrine.
the name given to vivien, the mistress of merlin, who dwelt in an imaginary lake, surrounded by a court of knights and damsels; also to helen douglas, a heroine of scott's, who lived with her father near loch katrine.
Lake District
a district in cumberland and westmorland, 20 m. long by 25 m. broad, abounding in lakes, environed with scenery of rare beauty, and much frequented by tourists.
a district in cumberland and westmorland, 20 m. long by 25 m. broad, abounding in lakes, environed with scenery of rare beauty, and much frequented by tourists.
Lake Dwellings
Primitive settlements, the remains of which have been found in many parts of Europe, but chiefly in Switzerland, the N. of Italy, and in Scotland and
Primitive settlements, the remains of which have been found in many parts of Europe, but chiefly in Switzerland, the N. of Italy, and in Scotland and
Lake Poets
A school of English poets, the chief representatives of which were Wordsworth, Southey, and Coleridge, who adorned the beginning of the 19th century,
A school of English poets, the chief representatives of which were Wordsworth, Southey, and Coleridge, who adorned the beginning of the 19th century,
Lancelot of the Lake
one of the knights of the round table, famous for his gallantry and his amours with queen guinevere; was called of the lake because educated at the court of the lady of the lake (q. v .); he turned hermit in the end, and died a holy man.
one of the knights of the round table, famous for his gallantry and his amours with queen guinevere; was called of the lake because educated at the court of the lady of the lake (q. v .); he turned hermit in the end, and died a holy man.
Leman Lake
the lake of geneva (q. v .).
the lake of geneva (q. v .).
Mälar Lake
large and beautiful swedish lake, stretching 80 m. westward from stockholm; its shores are deeply indented with bays, and the surrounding hills as well as the thousand islands it contains are well wooded.
large and beautiful swedish lake, stretching 80 m. westward from stockholm; its shores are deeply indented with bays, and the surrounding hills as well as the thousand islands it contains are well wooded.
Mareotis, Lake
a lagune in the n. of egypt, 40 m. long by 18 m. broad, separated from the mediterranean by a tongue of land on which part of alexandria is situated.
a lagune in the n. of egypt, 40 m. long by 18 m. broad, separated from the mediterranean by a tongue of land on which part of alexandria is situated.
Menteith, Lake of
a small beautiful loch in perthshire, 13 m. w. of stirling, with three islets, on one of which stood a priory where, as a child, mary stuart spent 1547-48; on another stood the stronghold of the earls.
a small beautiful loch in perthshire, 13 m. w. of stirling, with three islets, on one of which stood a priory where, as a child, mary stuart spent 1547-48; on another stood the stronghold of the earls.
Michigan, Lake
in the n. of the united states, between michigan and wisconsin, is the third largest of the fresh-water seas, its surface being three-fourths that of scotland; it is 335 m. long and 50 to 80 broad, bears much commerce, has low sandy shores and no islands; the chief ports are chicago, milwaukee, and racine.
in the n. of the united states, between michigan and wisconsin, is the third largest of the fresh-water seas, its surface being three-fourths that of scotland; it is 335 m. long and 50 to 80 broad, bears much commerce, has low sandy shores and no islands; the chief ports are chicago, milwaukee, and racine.
Ngami, Lake
a shallow sheet of water 50 m. long in s. africa, on the borders of the kalahari desert, which is always changing its margin, is at one time, from the rains, sweet and drinkable, and at another time, from drought, saline; it is infested with crocodiles, and swarms with fish.
a shallow sheet of water 50 m. long in s. africa, on the borders of the kalahari desert, which is always changing its margin, is at one time, from the rains, sweet and drinkable, and at another time, from drought, saline; it is infested with crocodiles, and swarms with fish.
Nyassa, Lake
lake in east africa, feeds the zambesi; is 350 m. long by 40 broad, at an elevation of 1570 ft., and was discovered by livingstone in 1859; the waters are sweet, and abound with fish; the regions bordering it on the s. and w. are called nyassaland.
lake in east africa, feeds the zambesi; is 350 m. long by 40 broad, at an elevation of 1570 ft., and was discovered by livingstone in 1859; the waters are sweet, and abound with fish; the regions bordering it on the s. and w. are called nyassaland.
Onega, Lake
In the NW. of Russia, next to Ladoga the largest in Europe, nearly three times the size of Norfolkshire, being 140 m. long and 59 broad; has an irregular
In the NW. of Russia, next to Ladoga the largest in Europe, nearly three times the size of Norfolkshire, being 140 m. long and 59 broad; has an irregular
Ontario, Lake
In area almost equal to Wales, is the smallest and easternmost of the five great lakes of the St. Lawrence Basin, North America; it lies between the
In area almost equal to Wales, is the smallest and easternmost of the five great lakes of the St. Lawrence Basin, North America; it lies between the
Regillus, Lake
celebrated in ancient roman history as the scene of a great roman victory over the latins in 496 b.c.; site probably near the modern town of frascati.
celebrated in ancient roman history as the scene of a great roman victory over the latins in 496 b.c.; site probably near the modern town of frascati.
Rudolf Lake
in british east africa, close to the highlands of s. ethiopia, practically an inland sea, being 160 m. long and 20 broad, and brackish in taste; discovered in 1888.
in british east africa, close to the highlands of s. ethiopia, practically an inland sea, being 160 m. long and 20 broad, and brackish in taste; discovered in 1888.
Salt Lake City
the capital of utah, a high-lying city and stronghold of mormonism, 11 m. from great salt lake; contains the mormon temple, which it took 40 years to build, and it has besides many fine churches, and the university of deseret.
the capital of utah, a high-lying city and stronghold of mormonism, 11 m. from great salt lake; contains the mormon temple, which it took 40 years to build, and it has besides many fine churches, and the university of deseret.
Superior, Lake
Largest fresh-water lake on the globe, lies between the United States and Canada, the boundary line passing through the centre; area, 31,200 sq. m.,
Largest fresh-water lake on the globe, lies between the United States and Canada, the boundary line passing through the centre; area, 31,200 sq. m.,
Trasimene Lake
a historic lake of italy; lies amid hills between the towns cortona and perugia; shallow and reedy, 10 m. long; associated with hannibal's memorable victory over the romans in 217 b.c.
a historic lake of italy; lies amid hills between the towns cortona and perugia; shallow and reedy, 10 m. long; associated with hannibal's memorable victory over the romans in 217 b.c.
Wener, Lake
the largest lake in sweden, in the sw., 150 ft. above the sea-level and 100 m. long by 50 m. of utmost breadth, contains several islands, and abounds in fish.
the largest lake in sweden, in the sw., 150 ft. above the sea-level and 100 m. long by 50 m. of utmost breadth, contains several islands, and abounds in fish.
Wetter, Lake
one of the largest lakes in sweden, 70 m. long, 13 m. broad, and 270 ft. above the sea-level; its clear blue waters are fed by hidden springs, it rises and falls periodically, and is sometimes subject to sudden agitations during a calm.
one of the largest lakes in sweden, 70 m. long, 13 m. broad, and 270 ft. above the sea-level; its clear blue waters are fed by hidden springs, it rises and falls periodically, and is sometimes subject to sudden agitations during a calm.
Winnipeg, Lake
a lake in manitoba, 40 m. n. of the city, 280 m. long, 57 m. broad, and covering an area of over 8000 sq. m.; it drains an area twice as large as france; the saskatchewan flows into it, and the nelson flows out.
a lake in manitoba, 40 m. n. of the city, 280 m. long, 57 m. broad, and covering an area of over 8000 sq. m.; it drains an area twice as large as france; the saskatchewan flows into it, and the nelson flows out.
Zirknitz, Lake
a high-lying lake in carniola, 20 m. sw. of laybach, the waters of which in the dry season will sometimes disappear altogether through the fissures, and in rainy will sometimes expand into a lake 5 m. long and 3 m. broad.
a high-lying lake in carniola, 20 m. sw. of laybach, the waters of which in the dry season will sometimes disappear altogether through the fissures, and in rainy will sometimes expand into a lake 5 m. long and 3 m. broad.
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