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040 _aUtSlPG
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050 4 _aPZ
100 1 _aLouwerse, Pieter,
_d1840-1909
245 1 0 _aGoede Vaêr Tromp :
_bof hoe de Vereenigde Provinciën eene zeemogendheid werden
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 2004-03-01
505 0 _aBeste Vaêr Tromp
508 _aJeroen Hellingman and the Distributed Proofreaders Team
520 _a"Goede Vaêr Tromp" by Pieter Louwerse is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around Marten Harpertz Tromp, a notable figure in Dutch naval history, exploring the rise of the United Provinces as a maritime power. Through his story, Louwerse aims to highlight Tromp's importance, providing readers with insight into Dutch maritime conflicts and the heroic individuals who shaped that era. At the start of the book, a young sailor named Jonge Kees is introduced aboard the ship Zuyerhuys on a dreary winter day in 1650. He cheerfully sings and banters with an older sailor named Huib, revealing the camaraderie often found among seamen. As the boys engage in lighthearted conversations, they express a sense of pride in their naval heritage, particularly regarding the renowned Admiral Tromp. The scene is set for a naval battle as they observe potential threats on the horizon, setting the tone for an adventure that intertwines youthful exuberance with the realities of war at sea. The narrative effectively captures the spirit of young sailors and hints at the challenges they would soon face, providing a rich backdrop for the unfolding historical tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aTromp, Maarten Harpertsz., 1598-1653 -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aNetherlands -- History -- 1648-1714 -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11430
999 _c52876
_d52876