Humbly dedicated to Mr.Bruce the Abyssinian traveller, as the Baron conceives that it may be some service to him, previous to his making another journey into Abyssinia.

But if this advice does not delight Mr.Bruce, the Baron is willing to fight him on any terms he pleases." This work was issued separately.

London, 1792, 8vo.
Such is the history of the book during the first eight or constructive years of its existence, beyond which it is necessary to trace it, until at least we have touched upon the long-vexed question of its authorship.
Munchausen's travels have in fact been ascribed to as many different hands as those of Odysseus.

But (as in most other respects) it differs from the more ancient fabulous narrative in that its authorship has been the subject of but little controversy.

Many people have entertained erroneous notions as to its authorship, which they have circulated with complete assurance; but they have not felt it incumbent upon them to support their own views or to combat those of other people.