Vineta: The Phantom City (1877)

By Elisabeth Bürstenbinder, E. Werner, Frances A. Shaw

Book Overview

Vineta: The Phantom City is a novel written by German author E. Werner and first published in 1877. The story is set in the mythical city of Vineta, which was said to have been located on the coast of the Baltic Sea but was destroyed by a great flood. The novel follows the adventures of the protagonist, a young man named Hans, who becomes fascinated with the legend of Vineta and sets out on a quest to find the lost city. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, including a mysterious old man who claims to have seen the city, a beautiful young woman who becomes Hans' love interest, and a group of treasure hunters who are also searching for Vineta. As Hans gets closer to his goal, he begins to experience strange and supernatural phenomena, leading him to question whether Vineta is truly a phantom city or if it still exists in some form. The novel is a blend of adventure, romance, and mystery, and is notable for its vivid descriptions of the Baltic Sea and the surrounding landscape.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: 1167232909
• ISBN13: 9781167232909
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"