Which foreign author sold millions of stories about the American West without ever having traveled there?

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German fiction writer Karl May became famous for his novels set in the American West, despite never having visited the United States during the time he wrote these stories. His vivid imagination and storytelling captivated millions, making him one of the best-selling German writers of all time.

Which Foreign Author Sold Millions of Stories About the American