Table of Contents

List of Illustrations vi

Introduction 1

1 Arriving in Veloxeter 7

2 Geology and Geography 11

3 The Woods of Arcadia 15

4 Flora and Fauna 18

5 Along the River Crease 21

6 History 23

7 The Vales of Olympia 29

8 Politics and Institutions 33

9 Picturesque Hubcaster 38

10 Cultural and Artistic Traditions 41

11 The Plains of Campana 44

12 Literature and Philosophy 47

13 Spartan Industry 56

14 Industry, Economy, Commerce 59

15 The Handlebar Mountains 61

16 Urbanisation and Architecture 65

17 Maurice Island 69

18 Education 73

19 Pugilia and the Ring Mountains 77

20 Sport 80

21 A Multi-Cultural Society 83

22 Challenges 85