01920cam a22003013u 4500 38546 UtSlPG 20260610133859.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 GV Westra, Willem Het kaatsspel : handleiding met historische aanteekeningen en kaatszangen Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-01-10 E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) "HET KAATSSPEL" by Willem Westra is a historical guide and manual about the traditional Dutch game of Kaatsen, likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores the cultural significance of Kaatsen in Friesland, emphasizing its role as a beloved outdoor sport and discussing its historical context, variations of gameplay, and associated folk songs. The opening of the work introduces the reader to the deep roots of Kaatsen as a culturally rich sport in the Netherlands, likening its popularity and community spirit to other national games across the world. Westra reflects on the game's history, tracing its origins and evolution, and emphasizes its social importance in uniting people from various backgrounds. He illustrates the heartfelt enthusiasm for the game, especially during competitions, where the whole community gathers to witness skilled players in action, reinforcing a sense of local pride and camaraderie. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Handball https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38546 79385 79385