RAPPERSWIL, a town of Switzerland, on the 4 M 2 confines
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confines of the canton of Zurich, and of the territory of Gaster, with an old castle. It is strong by situation, being seated on a neck of land which advances into the lake of Zurich, and over which there is a bridge 850 paces long. It is subject to the cantons of Zurich and Berne. E. Long. 8. 37. N. Lat. 47. 20.