Publisher's Synopsis
""Tales From The Travels Of Baron Munchausen"" is a collection of humorous and fantastical stories originally published in 1785 by Rudolf Erich Raspe. This particular edition was published in 1901 and features an introduction by Edward Everett Hale. The stories follow the exploits of Baron Munchausen, a fictional German nobleman known for his outlandish and exaggerated tales of adventure and daring. In these stories, the Baron rides on a cannonball, travels to the moon, and even pulls himself out of a swamp by his own hair. Hale's introduction provides historical context and explains the enduring popularity of these tales, which have inspired countless adaptations and retellings in literature, film, and other media. Overall, ""Tales From The Travels Of Baron Munchausen"" is a classic work of humorous fiction that continues to entertain readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
