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Part I

"a remarkably blue lake--a lake that it behooves every tourist to visit..." See in text (Part I)

The lake is Lake Geneva. It is situated between Switzerland and France.

William Delaney

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"hornpipe..." See in text (Part I)

This is a lively folk dance of the British Isles usually accompanied by the playing of a hornpipe, a single-reed wind instrument.

Susan Hurn

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"Simplon..." See in text (Part I)

Winterbourne is referring to Simplon Pass, a high mountain pass between the Pennine Alps and the Lepontine Alps in Switzerland. This pass connects the cities of Brig, Switzerland, and Domodossola, Italy.

Susan Hurn

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"Calvinism..." See in text (Part I)

This is a reference to the religious tenets of John Calvin, a theologian and pastor who was a leader in the Protestant Reformation. Calvinism states the absolute power of God, claims that humanity is depraved, and upholds the doctrine of predestination.

Susan Hurn

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"camphor..." See in text (Part I)

Camphor is a substance with an aromatic smell and is made from the wood or leaves of the camphor tree.

Susan Hurn

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"Geneva..." See in text (Part I)

Geneva is the capital of Switzerland and the country's second largest city.

Susan Hurn

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Part II

"Arch of Constantine..." See in text (Part II)

The Arch of Constantine is an imperial Roman arch of triumph dedicated in 315 CE to commemorate Constantine's victory in the Battle of Milvian Bridge (312 CE). It is one of three remaining triumphal arches in Rome.

Susan Hurn

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"Caelian Hill..." See in text (Part II)

This is another one of the Seven Hills of Rome; the site of grand villas built by ancient Romans of great wealth.

Susan Hurn

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"Palatine..." See in text (Part II)

Palatine Hill is one of the Seven Hills of Rome found in the most ancient part of the city. It is also the site of the Palace of the Caesars.

Susan Hurn

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"Palace of the Caesars..." See in text (Part II)

The Palace of the Caesars was once a grant palace but now lies in ruins, having once been the home of Roman emperors.

Susan Hurn

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"Velasquez..." See in text (Part II)

Diego Rodriquez de Silva y Velazquez (1599–1660) was an important painter and noted portrait artist of the Spanish Golden Age.

Susan Hurn

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"Innocent X..." See in text (Part II)

Pope Innocent X was the head of the Catholic Church from 1644 until 1655.

Susan Hurn

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"Doria Palace..." See in text (Part II)

The Palazzo Doria Pamphilj houses the Doria Pamphilj Gallery, a large art collection.

Susan Hurn

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"St. Peter's..." See in text (Part II)

St. Peter's Basilica was constructed in the 1500s and is located within Vatican City in Rome.

Susan Hurn

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"Villa Borghese..." See in text (Part II)

The Villa Borghese is a Roman villa belonging to the Borghese family, an Italian family with ties to the nobility and the papacy dating back to the 1300s. The villa is located in the Villa Borghese gardens on the Pincian Hill.

Susan Hurn

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"Schenectady..." See in text (Part II)

Schenectady is a historic city in eastern New York state near Albany, the state capital.

Susan Hurn

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