"Erzgebirge Stories. The First Volume" is a collection of unique stories by the German writer August Peters, who describes with great love and care the life and customs of the inhabitants of Erzgebirge, a mountain massif on the border between Germany and the Czech Republic. The atmosphere of the ancient region, its traditions and beliefs is felt in each story. The reader delves into the life of the mountain dwellers, revealing for himself the entire spectrum of human feelings, from joy to longing, from love to loss. This book is a real masterpiece of literature, which provides immersion in the world of local traditions and spirituality.