Here is a link to a beautiful set of maps of the Czech Republic. The only down-side for those of us who do not read Czech is that the map directions are not in English. However, you can experiment by clicking directly on the map and then parts of the map. This zooms in and enlarges and you can then use the arrows to move north, south, east and west. There is also a list above the map starting with Praha. The last word leads you to a list of towns - clicking on them brings you to that part of the map. Best advice -- just click around on it and you may find towns you area you are searching for. Perhaps someone with better understanding of the geography of the area can explain how he was able to walk into Germany. Have fun: http://mapy.quick.cz/ Susan

At 06:54 AM 5/11/2004, you wrote: >Here is a link to a beautiful set of maps of the Czech Republic. The only >down-side for those of us who do not read Czech is that the map directions >are not in English. Thanks much Susan for the map. Since I do not speak Czech, I wonder if SKS would give me a phonetic (as best as possible) on a city that I found: Melnik !! Thanks much in advance Lorraine Moore Baton Rouge, LA

Hi, Lorraine. Likely: M as in mother el as in yell "Myell" n as in nook ik as in "yeek!" "nyeek." Two syllables: "Myell - nyeek." Accent on the first syllable (always in Czech). The "Mel" sounds are pronounced as one, the "nik" sounds as the other. This is on the assumption that in Czech there is a hook over the e and an accent mark over the i. Joe

At 09:57 AM 5/11/2004, you wrote: >Likely: > >M as in mother >el as in yell >"Myell" > >n as in nook >ik as in "yeek!" >"nyeek." > >Two syllables: "Myell - nyeek." Accent on the first syllable (always in >Czech). > >The "Mel" sounds are pronounced as one, >the "nik" sounds as the other. > >This is on the assumption that in Czech there is a hook over the e and >an accent mark over the i. Thanks Ron and Joe for this information -- I am trying to determine is someone pronounced this town name to someone else, would they spell it: Maleng -- but I don't think so!!! Lorraine

I think everyone who left Bohemia has told family and friends they came from *near* Praha (as did my ancestors). It is entirely possible Betty's family lived on the border of Germany but knew they were *near* Praha <smile>. Beautiful maps, Susan. We list it as http://mapy.atlas.cz/aquariusnet/frm_uvod.asp at the mailing list's website. At the top of the map link we use there is a British flag. Click on that and you will be given an English version of the map. For newcomers, the Czech mailing list maintains a website at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~elainetmaddox/ We think it is well worth the time we have spent uploading the information and hope you all will take advantage of it. Elaine We are so vain that we even care for the opinion of those we don't care for. --Marie Ebner von Eschenbach Hello Susan On Tuesday, May 11, 2004, you wrote > Here is a link to a beautiful set of maps of the Czech Republic. The only > down-side for those of us who do not read Czech is that the map directions > are not in English. > However, you can experiment by clicking directly on the map and then parts > of the map. This zooms in and enlarges and you can then use the arrows to > move north, south, east and west. There is also a list above the map > starting with Praha. > The last word leads you to a list of towns - clicking on them brings you to > that part of the map. Best advice -- just click around on it and you may > find towns you area you are searching for. Perhaps someone with better > understanding of the > geography of the area can explain how he was able to walk into Germany. > Have fun: http://mapy.quick.cz/ Susan