The present work by the archivist and historian Otto Beneke (1812 - 1891) gathers various legends and tales related to the history of the city of Hamburg from the period 805 - 1750. Among these, alongside the historical legends about the founding of the city and the three castles, there are also more humorous stories of Till Eulenspiegel in Hamburg, providing a comprehensive and characteristic overall picture. This book is a high-quality reprint of the long out-of-print original edition from 1854.