Publisher's Synopsis
Irrfahrten is a novel written by Friedrich Gerstacker and first published in 1896. The book tells the story of a young man named Karl, who embarks on a journey across the world in search of adventure and fortune. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters and experiences, including pirates, slave traders, and indigenous peoples. Karl's journey takes him from Europe to Africa, Asia, and the Americas, and he must navigate treacherous waters and difficult terrain in order to survive. Throughout the novel, Gerstacker explores themes of imperialism, colonialism, and the impact of European expansion on the rest of the world. The book is considered a classic of German literature and is notable for its vivid descriptions of exotic locales and cultures.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.