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100 1 _aAnonymous
245 1 3 _aDe Zaan en Waterland: Een kijkje in Noord Holland :
_bDe Aarde en haar Volken, 1887
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-08-24
508 _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the PG Distributed Proofreaders Team
520 _a"De Zaan en Waterland: Een kijkje in Noord Holland" by Anonymous is a travel narrative likely written in the late 19th century. The text offers a vivid exploration of the Zaan region in Noord Holland, detailing its landscapes, historical significance, and cultural characteristics, while drawing attention to the changes brought by modernization. This work highlights the contrast between traditional Dutch life and the encroachments of contemporary society. The opening of the book sets the tone for a reflective journey, beginning with the narrator's anticipation of revisiting this lesser-known part of their homeland after an extended period of travel abroad. The narrative expresses a fondness for the region's unique charm and expresses urgency in capturing its character before it transforms further under modern influences. As the narrator prepares to embark on a boat journey to Zaandam, they delve into the historical importance of the waterways and the activities that once flourished along them, while evoking imagery of past wealth and a distinctive way of life that is rapidly fading from memory. The stage is set for an exploration not just of the geography, but of the rich historical context that shaped this region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNetherlands -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16590
999 _c57978
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