Karl Friedrich May was a German writer. Karl May was one of the most prolific authors of adventure novels. He is one of the most widely read writers in the German language. The worldwide circulation of his works is estimated at 200 million, 100 million of them in Germany.He is best known for his so-called travel stories, which are mainly set in the Middle East, the United States and Mexico in the 19th century. The stories about the Indian Winnetou, summarized in three volumes, became particularly famous. Many of his works have been filmed, adapted for the stage, made into radio plays or adapted as comics.
More copies of this German tale of the American West have been printed than any other novel in German publishing history. This lively English translation of the daring adventures of Old Shatterhand and the Apache Chief Winnetou puts the best-known work by Karl May (1842-1912) into the hands of an American audience for the first time in paperback.
"The Treasure of Silver Lake" by Karl May follows bandits planning a heist, targeting lumberjacks' wages and a railway station before seeking a hidden treasure at Silver Lake. Old Firehand and notable Westerners, including Apache chief Winnetou, unite to thwart the bandits, facing challenges and duels along the way. This edition modernizes the style while preserving the original's adventure and moral themes.
Set against the backdrop of the Llano Estacado, this sequel features a diverse group of heroes converging for a critical meeting. As they gather, they uncover a bandit plot to attack an immigrant caravan, leading to thrilling confrontations. The story introduces intriguing characters, including the Avenging Ghost, who seeks justice for the oppressed. This unabridged English translation modernizes Karl May's original narrative while preserving its adventurous spirit and moral themes, making it more relatable for contemporary readers.
Set against the backdrop of the Black Hills, Vohkadeh races to alert Martin Baumann about his father's capture by the Oglala. Joined by a diverse group including Shortleg Frank, Bob, and legendary figures Old Shatterhand and Winnetou, they embark on a daring rescue mission. As they journey towards Yellowstone National Park, their path is filled with thrilling adventures and opportunities for heroism. This unabridged translation modernizes the narrative while preserving the original's excitement and moral themes, making it accessible for contemporary readers.
"Winnetou" compiles Karl May's entire trilogy, following Charlie, a young German immigrant who becomes the heroic Old Shatterhand. He embarks on thrilling adventures in the Wild West, forming a bond with the Apache chief Winnetou, battling villains, and advocating for Native American rights. This unabridged translation modernizes the style while preserving the original's moral essence.
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For nearly a century, Karl May, the most-read German author of all time, ignited the imagination of European audiences with his action-packed "travel" fiction of the American West. Translated from German by Herbert Windolf, this volume continues the exploits of Old Shatterhand, an incomparable German-born frontiersman, his noble Apache blood brother, Chief Winnetou, and their frontier friends. The story is set in the late 1860s in Old Arizona where danger abounds and survival is dependent on having the fastest draw and the sharpest wits. Ruthless villains, Indian tribes on the warpath, and a naive band of German immigrants all figure into this engaging Teutonic saga of the Wild West. Karl May's beloved novels have shaped a uniquely European version of the post-Civil War American West and have been adapted for the stage, movies, and even comic books.
Set against the backdrop of Africa's vast mysteries, the narrative follows characters eager to confront the thrill and danger of the wild. Emery Bothwell, driven by a mix of ambition and jealousy, is particularly focused on proving himself as a hunter, aiming to match the legendary feats of Gérard, a renowned lion hunter. As they seek to conquer formidable beasts like the black panther and lion, the story explores themes of rivalry, adventure, and the allure of the unknown. Karl May, a prolific German author, captures the spirit of exploration in his adventure novels.
The narrative features a profound emotional awakening experienced by a character who contrasts the decrepit image of an old fortune teller with the radiant vision of a princess. This encounter stirs feelings of love and joy he has never known before, leaving him in a dreamlike state as he reflects on this extraordinary experience. Karl May, a prolific German adventure novelist, skillfully explores themes of love and self-discovery through rich imagery and deep emotional resonance.