“ It is a mountain region, occupied in the east by a portion of the Fichtelgebirge, and rich in gypsum, marble, gold, silver, lead, and iron. Agriculture and cattle raising are carried on with success. Capital, Baireuth. — Middle Franconia (Ger. Mittelfranken) comprises that portion of territory anciently known as the circle of Rezat, and includes the former margraviate of Anspach, the bishopric of Eichstädt, and part of Baireuth ”