Janmaat in de Oost; of, Vestiging van het Nederlandsch gezag op Celebes by Louwerse
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| Author | Louwerse, Pieter, 1840-1909 |
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| Title | Janmaat in de Oost; of, Vestiging van het Nederlandsch gezag op Celebes |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Branko Collin, Joke Van Dorst, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (http: //archive.org/details/toronto) |
| Summary | "Janmaat in de Oost; of, Vestiging van het Nederlandsch gezag op Celebes" by Louwerse is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the establishment of Dutch authority in Celebes during the colonial period and includes a blend of historical figures alongside fictionalized characters, making for an engaging narrative for readers interested in colonial history or maritime adventures. The opening of this work sets the stage in a lively Amsterdam tavern called "De Nieuwe Fluyte," where various sailors gather. The scene introduces a spirited exchange among the crew members of the ship "Leerdam," highlighting their camaraderie and various personalities, including the bootsman Henri Quatre, a well-liked figure with a mysterious past, and two young brothers, Dirk and Garrit, who are embarking on their first voyage to the East. The dialogue establishes the sailors' eagerness for adventure as they prepare to set sail, foreshadowing the challenges and camaraderie they will encounter on their journey to Celebes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Sulawesi (Indonesia) -- History -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 43704 |
| Release Date | Sep 12, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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