Jenissey

Moscovia (3) 8. 485 (twice). is an island. The Yenisei, a river of Siberia flowing into the Arctic Ocean east of the River Ob. Milton’s sources read as follows: “Jenisce being a River farre bigger than Obi, hath high mountaines on the East, among which are some that cast out fire and brimstone. The countrey is plaine to the West, and exceeding fertile, stored with plants, flowers, and trees of divers kmds. Also many strange fruits do grow therein, and there is great abundance of rare Fowles. Jenisce in the spring overflow eth the fields about seven tie leagues, in like manner as they report unto us, as Nilus doth Egipt. Wherwith the Tingoesi being well acquainted, doe keepe beyond the River, and in the mountaines, untill it decrease. and then returne, and bring downe their heards of Cattell into {Pilgrimes 3. 527.)”From the mouth of Ob to the great River Jenisce, as a Ru e told mee, is four dayes and the plaines.” Betwixt Ob and Yenisce is high blacke Land.” {Ih. 551.) “The great River Yenisce should see me not farre from China.” {lb. 546.) foure nights sayling.. 176