Karl May Books In Order

Travel Adventures In Kurdistan

This is the third part of the first and only unabridged translation of Karl May’s Oriental Adventures. As this book, translated by Michael Michalak, is part of a larger series that is estimated to span some seven volumes, it has been appropriately renamed ‘Oriental Odyssey III Travel Adventures In Kurdistan‘.

This third part of the original travel narrative, along with the many parts that follow, is referred to the ‘Orient Zyklus’ in German. It was first published in the ‘Deutscher Hausschatz’ magazine as a serial between 1881 and 1888. Karl May is known in Germany as the most prolific and most published author whose many books have been and still continue to be on the best seller list in that country.

During the 120 years after the travel tales first appeared, many authors have tried to copy Karl May’s style as well as make the story line contained in his writings their own. His manuscripts have been translated into many popular world languages, yet they have rarely been translated into English. Most of the English language versions in existence today are abridged, adapted or otherwise purloined. For that reason, English language readers have been denied access to these literary masterpieces and the greater spiritual message woven into Karl May’s writings. Yet his thoughts and ideas deal with issues that are as relevant today as they were more than a century ago.

Winnetou

Fresh off the boat from Europe and looking for adventure, a young German named Charlie heads west. He finds plenty of excitement on the untamed American frontier. Whether it is an encounter with a grizzly, a hostile Indian, or a dishonest white man, he always manages to emerge victorious. He gets out of one dangerous situation after another, thanks to his quick wits, his skill with a gun, and his remarkable strength which earns him the nickname ‘Old Shatterhand’. Along the way, he makes friends with an equally remarkable young Indian, Winnetou. Together, they embark on adventures throughout the West. This classic adventure story of the American west, along with a host of other books and stories by Karl May, shaped the perception of the frontier for generations of readers. May’s books became the all time best sellers in Germany and were translated into many languages, but good English translations have been difficult to find until now.

The Shadow of the Padishah

‘Gilgeda padishann’ The Shadow of the Padishah is a gripping first person narrative of a German traveller who encounters murder, a kidnapping and a war between Arabian tribes on his journey from Algiers to Egypt and through the Middle East.

The Oil Prince

This lively translation of the daring escapades of Winnetou and Old Shatterhand is suitable reading for young teenagers through adults, and introduces new enthusiasts to the heroism and adventure of Karl May’s 1860s Arizona. The courageous blood brothers are joined by a wise but comical Yankee, Indian tribes on the warpath, ruthless outlaws, a na ve band of German immigrants, a dangerous crook, and a gullible banker. In this unabridged, beautifully illustrated and engaging saga, a gang of bandits stalk a wagon train, and a treacherous con artist attempts to dupe a banker into purchasing a counterfeit oil reserve. Danger abounds and survival depends on having the fastest draw and the sharpest wits. Brawls, bravery, and bold rescues all figure into this captivating Teutonic tale.

Jack Hildreth On The Nile

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The Treasure of Nugget Mountain

Karl Friedrich May 1842 1912 was one of the best selling German writers of all time, noted mainly for books set in the American Old West and similar books set in the Orient and Middle East; in addition, he also wrote stories set in his native Germany, in China and in South America. He also wrote poetry, and several plays. He composed music, being proficient with several musical instruments. May’s musical version of Ave Maria became very well known. He used many different pseudonyms, including Capitan Ramon Diaz de la Escosura, M. Gisela, Hobble Frank, Karl Hohenthal, D. Jam, Prinz Muhamel Lautr amont, Ernst von Linden, P. van der Luwen, Franz Langer, and Emma Pollmer. For the novels set in America, he described the characters of Winnetou, the wise chief of the Apache Tribe, and Old Shatterhand. Non dogmatic Christian feelings and values play an important role, and May s heroes are often described as being of German ancestry. In addition, following the Romantic ideal of the noble savage his Native Americans are generally portrayed as innocent victims of white law breakers, and many are presented as heroic characters. In his later works, there is a strong element of mysticism.