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Schwyz

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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One of the three original cantons of Switzerland, German speaking and Catholic; Lake Zurich forms part of the N. border, and Lake Lucerne part of the S.; Zug with its lake is on the W.; is mountainous, but good pasturage favours cattle-breeding, sheep and goat rearing, &c.; important industries in cotton and silk are carried on; Einsiedeln, with its famous monastery, attracts thousands of pilgrims, and the Rigi is a favourite resort of summer visitors. The capital, same name, is prettily situated 26 m. E. of Lucerne.

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