Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume I (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy.

"Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara" by Karl Scherzer details a grand expedition of the Austrian frigate Novara in the late 1850s, commanded by Commodore B. von Wüllerstorf-Urbair, to boost scientific understanding and further Austrian interests. The narrative chronicles the ship's journey, revealing the various cultures, landscapes, and scientific discoveries encountered during the voyage. Readers are introduced to preparations for the ambitious voyage from 1857 to 1859, which had dual goals: to improve the Austrian navy's capabilities and to conduct scientific research with a crew dedicated to gathering data and specimens. The narrative highlights the support from influential figures like Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian and describes the careful preparations to ensure the ship was well-equipped for the long voyage. The story begins with the ship's departure from Pola to Gibraltar, setting a tone full of anticipation for the upcoming adventures.