Louwerse, Pieter 1840-1909 creator text utu 2016 monographic nl 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Vlissinger Michiel, of Neerlands glorie ter zee: Tweede omgewerkte Druk" by P. Louwerse is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative focuses on the life of Michiel Adriaansz. de Ruyter, a celebrated Dutch naval commander known for his significant contributions to Dutch maritime history. The book aims to engage readers of various ages with a mix of facts and storytelling about this illustrious figure. The opening of the work introduces us to young Michiel, who is depicted as a spirited and mischievous boy living in Vlissingen. We catch a glimpse of his character through his interactions with his employer and fellow boys, illustrating his dreams of becoming a sailor and his misadventures about town. Michiel's lively personality shines through as he wishes to escape the constraints of land and pursue a life at sea, hinting at his future as a naval hero. Through dialogue with characters like his "baas" and friends, the tone is playful yet reflective of a boy's aspirations and challenges, setting the stage for his development into a notable sea captain in the Dutch navy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-06-12 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. Original publication data not identified Historical fiction Ruyter, Michiel Adriaanszoon de, 1607-1676 -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52316 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52316 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134215.0 52316