334 REMARKS ON TRAVELS 
compilers of maps ; I consider it one of the fundamental 
principles of geography ; there are maps which would 
merit the appellation of classical if they answered in this 
respect to their precision and merit in all others. Two 
things are wanting to enable us accurately to fix this no- 
menclature : the names written by a native, and the pro- 
nunciation collected with great attention*. 
* See in § V further on, several remarks upon the nomenclature. 
