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100 1 _aHenty, G. A.
_q(George Alfred),
_d1832-1902
245 1 0 _aBy Pike and Dyke: a Tale of the Rise of the Dutch Republic
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-11-01
508 _aProduced by Martin Robb
520 _a"By Pike and Dyke: A Tale of the Rise of the Dutch Republic" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The book is set against the backdrop of the Dutch struggle for independence from Spanish rule, specifically focusing on the dramatic events leading to the rise of the Dutch Republic. The story centers around Captain William Martin, his family, and his son Ned, as they navigate the complexities of faith, loyalty, and conflict amid a turbulent period in European history. The opening of the story introduces readers to the harrowing circumstances of the people in the Netherlands, highlighting the severe persecution they face under the Spanish Inquisition. It does so through the perspective of Captain Martin and his son, as they ponder the plight of their kinfolk in the Low Countries. When the Good Venture returns to its port, conversations among the sailors reveal their disdain for the cruel treatment of the Dutch people, setting the stage for the forthcoming conflict. The narrative skillfully combines heart-wrenching family ties with broader themes of resistance and national identity, leading to Martin's decision to support the cause of freedom despite the personal risks involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aNetherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648 -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6952
999 _c48946
_d48946