Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume II (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, chronicles a scientific and exploratory voyage around the world during the years 1857-1859, led by the Austrian frigate Novara. Readers are thrust into the middle of the 19th century as they explore the exotic Nicobar Islands, witnessing the first encounters between the ship's crew and the native people. The narrative paints a colorful picture, documenting their customs, the islands’ valuable natural resources, and the effects of European trade. The book blends firsthand observations with detailed scientific study as the Austrians make their way around the world and document their adventure the culture, plant life, and animal life they saw on their travels.