The Flying Burgermaster: A Legend Of The Black Forest (1832)

By Frances Talbot

Book Overview

The Flying Burgermaster: A Legend Of The Black Forest is a book written by Frances Parker in 1832. The story is set in the Black Forest in Germany and follows the legend of a man named Hans who becomes the Burgermaster of a small village. Hans is known for his love of flying and invents a pair of wings that allow him to soar through the sky. The villagers are amazed by his flying abilities and begin to call him the Flying Burgermaster.However, Hans' fame and success come at a cost. The jealous and envious mayor of a neighboring village plots to bring him down by spreading rumors and lies. Hans is eventually forced to flee his village and live as a hermit in the forest, where he continues to fly and invent new flying machines.The Flying Burgermaster is a tale of ambition, jealousy, and perseverance. It is a classic example of German folklore and has been enjoyed by readers of all ages for generations. The book is beautifully written and filled with vivid descriptions of the Black Forest and its inhabitants. It is a must-read for anyone interested in folklore, mythology, or German culture.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104237067
• ISBN13: 9781104237066
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"