The Bears Of Augustusburg, An Episode In Saxon History

""The Bears of Augustusburg, An Episode in Saxon History: With Other Tales"" is a historical fiction book written by Gustav Nieritz and first published in 1856. The book is set in the 16th century and tells the story of the noble family of Augustusburg, who are known for their love of hunting. The family's obsession with hunting leads them to capture and keep bears in their castle, which causes conflict with the local villagers. The book also includes other tales that are set in different time periods and locations. These stories include a romantic tale of a knight and his lady, a story of a brave sailor who saves his ship from pirates, and a tale of a young boy who becomes a hero by saving his village from a band of robbers. Overall, ""The Bears of Augustusburg, An Episode in Saxon History: With Other Tales"" is a collection of entertaining stories that provide a glimpse into different historical periods and the lives of the people who lived during those times.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.