The North Frisian island of Amrum is still loved and appreciated by many travelers as a vacation gem in the North Sea. August Krause introduces the soil structure, land use, and climate of Amrum, as well as the prevailing plant and animal geography. Krause's compact and engaging overview not only provides exciting background knowledge for visitors to Amrum but is also interesting for locals. This is a carefully edited reprint of the original edition from 1913.