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Silistria

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

A town of Bulgaria, on the Danube, 70 m. below Rustchuk; occupies a fine strategical position, and is strongly fortified; withstood successfully a 39 days' siege by the Russians during the Crimean War; cloth and leather are the chief manufactures.

Bibliography Information
Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Silistria'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​s/silistria.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.