Rudolf Erich Raspe was a German librarian, writer, and scientist, called by his biographer John Patrick Carswell a "rogue". He is best known for his collection of tall tales The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen, also known as Baron Munchausen's Narrative of his Marvellous Travels and Campaigns in Russia, originally a satirical work with political aims.
Cassell. March. 17. 1770. Sir I sympatize still so much with Your publick Spirit and Your Genius, You have happily devoted to Your countries service and the improvement of natural…
London. Aug. 14. 1777. At Meadens circulating Library Margaret Street Cavendish Square. Sir I have attempted to keep me in Your Kind remembrance by a Letter from Germany sent to…
London. Sept. 4. 1779. Honourd Sir Since my last of July 27. which I hope came to Your Excellency’s hands I have been ever more convinced that the publick as…
London. July. 25. 1780. Honoured Sir, The kindness, wherewith Your Excellency was pleased last year to receive Baron Waiz 2 and would have received me at Passy, engages me to…