Gustav Nieritz / Agnes Franz Trauermantel
The Bears of Augustusburg, An Episode in Saxon History: With Other Tales is a book written by Gustav Nieritz and published in 1856. The book is a collection of short stories, with the titular story being the longest and most prominent. The Bears of Augustusburg is set in the 17th century and tells the story of a group of bears that escape from their captivity in the castle of Augustusburg. The bears wreak havoc on the surrounding countryside and cause the local villagers to panic. The story follows the efforts of a group of hunters to capture the bears and restore order to the area. In addition to The Bears of Augustusburg, the book includes several other tales that are set in various historical periods and locations. Some of these stories include The Black Knight of the Rhine, The Last of the Templars, and The Siege of Vienna. Overall, The Bears of Augustusburg, An Episode in Saxon History: With Other Tales is a collection of entertaining and engaging stories that offer a glimpse into different historical periods and cultures. The book is a great choice for readers who enjoy historical fiction and adventure stories.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.
