02439cam a22003253u 4500 48669 UtSlPG 20260610134123.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 DJ Coster, Charles de, 1827-1879 Schetsen uit Zeeland : De Aarde en haar volken, Jaargang 1875 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Edited translation of Charles de Coster's "La Zélande" which appeared in Le Tour du Monde (1874). Release date is 2015-04-08 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. "Schetsen uit Zeeland" by Anonymous is a collection of sketches likely written in the late 19th century. The work appears to focus on the author's observations and reflections about Zeeland, a province in the Netherlands, combining personal experiences with historical insights. As the narrative unfolds, it highlights the return of a Dutchman to his homeland along with a foreign friend, both of whom engage deeply with the region's landscapes and local culture. The beginning of the narrative sets the scene with a warm May day in 1873 as the characters embark on a steamship journey to Zeeland. The author paints vivid imagery of the surroundings, emphasizing the beauty of the Schelde river, the intricate relationship between the land and the sea, and the historical struggles of the Zeeland province against the encroaching waters. Through conversations and observations on the boat, the narrative hints at the profound attachment of the local people to their land and history, symbolized by the motto "Luctor et Emergo"—I struggle and emerge. The text is rich in descriptive language and reflects a nostalgic appreciation for both the natural beauty and the complex past of Zeeland. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Zeeland (Netherlands : Province) -- Description and travel Dillens, Adolf Alexander, 1821-1877 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48669 89508 89508