Baron Munchausen's Narrative of His Marvellous Travels and Campaigns in Russia

This 1785 novel by Rudolf Erich Raspe is a collection of fantastical stories told by Baron Munchausen, a character loosely based on the real-life Hieronymus Karl Friedrich, Freiherr von Münchhausen.

The book includes tales of incredible feats such as flying on a cannonball and traveling to the moon, blending humor with social satire.

It was initially published anonymously and later became a major international success.