Adelbert and Bastel : or, Every man in his place. A story for boys.

In bustling Hamburg, the Brockmann household stands as a monument to trade and charity. Daniel Brockmann, a prosperous merchant, commands ships to every corner of the globe and uses his fortune to aid the poor, widows, and orphaned craftsmen of the city. His home, split between elegant riverfront villas and a grand winter mansion, offers a backdrop of bustling commerce and quiet generosity.

Amid this world of wealth, his son Adelbert, a bright twelve‑year‑old, dreams of far‑off lands and daring exploits. An avid reader of adventure tales like Robinson Crusoe, he lets the stories fill his thoughts and even his sleep, yearning to experience the same triumphs. When a new friend, the spirited Bastel, arrives, Adelbert’s imagination is set alight, promising a summer of daring tests that will shape his character.