"The description of the voyage of the frigate "Novar" by Wolfgang von Wullerstorf-Urbeir is known to the world due to the detailed voyage around the world. This book, prepared by Karl Scherzer, Knight von Scherzer, contains all the information about the round-the-world voyage of the frigate drafted by the Imperial Government in the years 1857-1859. A treasurer of many mysteries and experiences, Captain Wullerstorf-Urbeir describes spectacular landscapes, exotic animals and first-hand experiences of encounters with different cultures. This first volume lifts the curtain to a deep knowledge of a world that lies beyond our usual notions of exoticism and discovery."