an island of the gulf of Venice, on the coast of Dalmatia, near the town of Trau; called likewise the Partridge-island, because frequented by those birds. It is called Bubus by Pliny. In the times of the decay of the empire it was called Boas; and several illustrious men that fell under disgrace at court were banished to this island; among whom were Florentius, master of the offices of the emperor Julian, Immentius de Valenti, and the heretic Jovinian. The emperors of Constantinople either were not much acquainted with this pretended Siberia, or were willing to treat the banished with great clemency. It is certain that the climate of this island is exceedingly mild; the air perfectly good; the oil, grapes, and fruit excellent; and the sea around it abounds in fish, and the port is large and secure. Neither is it so small that a man has not room to walk and ride about as much as he pleases; for it is ten miles in length, and about 25 in circuit; nor can it be said to be rugged, though rather high and mountainous.