Since then it was republished and expanded in numerous editions, that were each published in three different versions: a reduced version for primary schools (Volksschule), a medium sized version for high schools (Hauptschule, Gymnasium) and a full version for the general public.
8.66% of the land is forested; the rest used for farming; there is a kindergarten and a primary school (Volksschule).
Simon went to a Volksschule in Saarbrücken, and thereafter underwent training as a schoolteacher in Merzig.