English: 'Town of Brevig' Norsk bokmål: «Byen Brevig» . No. XXXIII. TOWN OF BREVIG. As I do not presume to offer any details respecting the origin of the Norwegian towns which occur in this work, details which under correction, I believe are chiefly to be obtained in a confused way from tradition, I beg my readers to form their own conclusions on the subject. Much may be said on the natural advantages of such sites for offence and defence, as presenting the first motives for their selection. Norway from time immemorial has had to boast of her warriors, to whom a secure retreat and a strong
English: 'Town of Brevig' Norsk bokmål: «Byen Brevig» . No. XXXIII. TOWN OF BREVIG. As I do not presume to offer any details respecting the origin of the Norwegian towns which occur in this work, details which under correction, I believe are chiefly to be obtained in a confused way from tradition, I beg my readers to form their own conclusions on the subject. Much may be said on the natural advantages of such sites for offence and defence, as presenting the first motives for their selection. Norway from time immemorial has had to boast of her warriors, to whom a secure retreat and a strong hold were most desirable. We may also trace some of these establishments, to the peaceable dispositions of their early inhabitants ; for instance, an individual was observed to thrive on a particular spot; another soon be came his neighbour; he also prospered, and these examples soon attracted a third and fourth; their joint families growing up, pursued their steps, and intermarrying with the interior inhabitants, in course of time, a numerous population arose, and agreeing well together, became attached to the parental spot. Thus a colony was formed, which when sufficiently large to be considered a town, was designated as such by the reigning monarch, who introduced certain laws and regulations, seldom neglecting to claim a participation of its revenues, which was patiently and invariably conceded, often indeed without enquiring who was the original owner, chieftain, or resident on the spot. To confirm this remark, there are numerous examples in both ancient and modem history; and it is possible that this little seaport town of Erevig, with many more, cannot boast of a founder, more noble or higher in rank than a humble Fisherman. The town is partly situated on the point of a narrow mlet of the Fiord. The settlers would be naturally aware of the importance of such a site, as it enabled them to prevent access by water, from the two towns, Porsground and Sheene. Brevig is no
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