02302cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000350011324500110014826400510015930000470021033600260025733700260028333800360030950000310034550802110037652012660058753400450185365300420189885600430194099900170198329864UtSlPG20260610133659.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7ait2iso639-1 4aDJ1 aDe Amicis, Edmondo,d1846-190810aOlanda 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-08-30  aProduced by Emanuela Piasentini and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)  a"Olanda" by Edmondo De Amicis is a descriptive travelogue written in the late 19th century. This work explores the unique geography, history, and culture of the Netherlands, focusing on its relationship with water and the persistent struggle of its inhabitants to reclaim land from the sea. The narrative promises to delve into the transformation of this exceptional landscape, as well as the characteristics of its people, as seen through the eyes of the author during his journey.  The opening of "Olanda" sets the stage for a captivating exploration of the Netherlands, reflecting on its unusual geographical features that blend land and water. The author, inspired by a map of the country, expresses curiosity about how this seemingly precarious land came to be. He discusses the historical context of the area, illustrating how early inhabitants confronted the challenges posed by the sea and rivers, ultimately creating a formidable network of land through human ingenuity and labor. As he embarks on his journey via the Schelda River, he notes the mystery surrounding the province of Zeeland and hints at the intricate stories and transformations that have shaped the landscape and its people over centuries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNetherlands -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29864  c70712d70712