Chapter 1

CHAPTER PAGE I. Length and Breadth of Wales, the Nature of its 155 Soil, and the Three Remaining Tribes of Britons II. Of the Ancient Division of Wales into Three 156 Parts III. Genealogy of the Princes of Wales 157 IV. Cantreds—Royal Palaces—Cathedrals 158 V. Mountains and Rivers of Wales 159 VI. Concerning the Pleasantness and Fertility of 163 Wales VII. Origin of the Names Cambria and Wales 164 VIII. Concerning the Nature, Manners, and Dress, the 166 Boldness, Agility, and Courage, of this Nation IX. Their Sober Supper and Frugality 168 X. Their Hospitality and Liberality 170 XI. Concerning their cutting of their Hair, their 171 Care of their Teeth, and Shaving of their Beard XII. Their Quickness and Sharpness of Understanding 174 XIII. Their Symphonies and Songs 175 XIV. Their Wit and Pleasantry 177 XV. Their Boldness and Confidence in Speaking 183 XVI. Concerning the Soothsayers of this Nation, and 179 Persons as it were possessed XVII. Their Love of High Birth and Ancient Genealogy 183 XVIII. Their Ancient Faith, Love of Christianity and 185 Devotion