Bible Encyclopedias
Balearic Isles

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

A group of five islands off the coast of Valencia, in Spain, Majorca the largest; inhabitants in ancient times famous as expert slingers, having been one and all systematically trained to the use of the sling from early childhood; cap. Palma.

Bibliography Information
Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Balearic Isles'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​b/balearic-isles.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.