Reise in das Innere der Insel Formosa

Reise in das Innere der Insel Formosa, published in 1905, is a travel diary by Karl Theodor Stöpel documenting his experiences during the Japanese occupation of Taiwan. The book includes a detailed introduction to the island's history, geography, and topography, followed by Stöpel's accounts of natural disasters, local uprisings, and his ascent of Niitakayama (Mount Morrison) in 1898. Stöpel, a noted scientist and explorer, provides a unique perspective on the cultural and political landscape of Formosa during a tumultuous period.