SICILY. It was assaulted and occupied by the English and the Lorrainers, particularly at that time when they made their voyage[s] to the Holy Land to fight against the heathen Saracens. Finally, it came into the hands of the Kings of Spain and so at this day it remains under the obedience of Spain.” SARDINIA. “This island was formerly well known on account of a marvellous herb called Sardonica, which kills people while they keep laughing. You also find an animal here which is not found anywhere else, which they call Muflo, and it is a kind of Goat with the skin of a deer, with its horns curved towards its back.” MALTA. “Malta has always been very well known because of the shipwrecking of St. Paulus that occurred here, and the snake which he handled here miraculously, without getting hurt. This is the reason why it is now generally believed that this island has no venomenous animals, and that its snakes are not poisonous.” CORFU. “Corfu belongs to the Venetians, who have built an invincible fortress on top of a rock, always well provided with garrisons. The island, (as Bordonius writes), is 300 Italian miles in circumference, and 40 in length. Here grows little corn but you do find Olive oil, Wax and Honey.” ZERBI. “The loss and grave defeat of the Ships and Galleys which the Christians suffered here in the year 1560 have made this island famous. Further, it has no great reputation.” Quote from text on back of map translated by Marcel van den Broecke”