Guadalajara

Guadalajara. 1. A province and town of Spain in the northern part of New Castile. The province contains 4,800 square miles, and, with the exception of the north, where are some heights of the Guadarrama range, is somewhat level, and forms part of the basin of the Tagus, to which flow the Henares and other tributaries. The soil is mostly good, affording pastures on the uplands, oak and cork trees on the heights, and in the lower parts cereals and other crops - among the productions being silk, saffron, and flax. There is an export of sheep, wool, barley, wheat, oil, and wine. Iron is worked, and lead is produced in small quantity. The town, which is the capital of the province, is on a height near the Henares, which is crossed by a stone bridge whose foundations are of Roman construction. Guadalajara is 38 miles N.E. of Madrid, and is supplied with water from a Roman aqueduct. There are promenades, many churches and convents, a fine ducal 15th century palace, and a magnificent burial-place - Panteon - of the Dukes of Mendoza. Soap, earthenware, and woollen goods are manufactured. The name is said to signify "River of Stones."

2. A city of Mexico, 280 miles N.W, of Mexico, situated at a considerable height above sea-level, and enjoying a good climate.