A witty 1853 travelogue by a cultured German for his countrymen. “...for I did not write for an English public, nor did I ever pretend to popularity in England. The “SAUNTERINGS” were intended for the profit and amusement of my German countrymen; and I must say I was not a little pleased and surprised with the very flattering reception which my book experienced at the hands of the English critics. Their favourable opinion, which they so emphatically and-I am selfish enough to go the whole length of the word-so ably expressed, has probably caused the production of the book in an English dress.” ( Book Preface and david wales)
