Index Entry | Bells, in Pilsen, rung to drive off locusts |
Location | Bohemia |
Citation | MG-A(G.749.035 29 Nov 1749:12 (240) Prague (the capital of Bohemia), Sept. 13. We have received advice, that four great swarms of locusts are ravaging the circle of Pilsen . . . [3 lines describing the resident's efforts to drive them away] by firing upon them with eight pieces of cannon, and alarming them with the noise of the bells . . . [9 more lines describing the continuing ravages of the locusts conclude the entry]. |
Generic Title | Maryland Gazette-Annapolis (Green) |
Date | 1749.11.29 |
Publisher | Green, Jonas |
City, State | Annapolis, MD |
Year | 1749 |
Bibliography | B0018721 |