01920cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000190011324500790013226400510021130000470026233600260030933700260033533800360036150000310039750800860042852009860051453400450150065300130154585600430155899900170160138546UtSlPG20260610133859.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7anl2iso639-1 4aGV1 aWestra, Willem14aHet kaatsspel :bhandleiding met historische aanteekeningen en kaatszangen 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-01-10  aE-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHandball40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38546  c79385d79385