Project Gutenberg 2004-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 77 Henty, G. A. (George Alfred) 1832 1902 Henty, George Alfred Henty, G.A. By Pike and Dyke: a Tale of the Rise of the Dutch Republic Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Produced by Martin Robb "By Pike and Dyke: A Tale of the Rise of the Dutch Republic" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The book is set against the backdrop of the Dutch struggle for independence from Spanish rule, specifically focusing on the dramatic events leading to the rise of the Dutch Republic. The story centers around Captain William Martin, his family, and his son Ned, as they navigate the complexities of faith, loyalty, and conflict amid a turbulent period in European history. The opening of the story introduces readers to the harrowing circumstances of the people in the Netherlands, highlighting the severe persecution they face under the Spanish Inquisition. It does so through the perspective of Captain Martin and his son, as they ponder the plight of their kinfolk in the Low Countries. When the Good Venture returns to its port, conversations among the sailors reveal their disdain for the cruel treatment of the Dutch people, setting the stage for the forthcoming conflict. The narrative skillfully combines heart-wrenching family ties with broader themes of resistance and national identity, leading to Martin's decision to support the cause of freedom despite the personal risks involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Historical fiction Netherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648 -- Juvenile fiction PR PZ Text Historical Fiction Children's Fiction Browsing: Children & Young Adult Reading Browsing: History - General Browsing: Fiction 719817 719009 2024-10-03T11:32:51.026929 2023-10-03T10:08:51.787278 text/html text/html 714210 2012-06-01T16:54:48 text/html; charset=us-ascii 249715 2012-06-01T17:03:08 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 340634 2024-10-03T11:33:02.621931 application/epub+zip 350355 2024-10-03T11:32:55.491908 application/epub+zip 331938 2024-10-03T11:32:53.565917 application/epub+zip 650396 2024-10-03T11:33:08.122863 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 624510 2024-10-03T11:33:01.663920 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 535849 2022-09-04T03:49:37.587396 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 708972 708966 2024-10-03T11:32:49.715940 2023-10-03T10:08:50.822258 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 708683 2012-06-01T16:54:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 258699 2012-06-01T17:03:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20653 2024-10-03T11:33:08.757845 application/rdf+xml 18943 2024-10-03T11:32:54.554933 image/jpeg 4311 2024-10-03T11:32:54.052916 image/jpeg 331635 2024-10-03T11:32:51.092953 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia