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100 1 _aDe Amicis, Edmondo,
_d1846-1908
245 1 0 _aHolland, v. 1 (of 2)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-01-13
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Jen Haines and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Holland, v. 1 (of 2)" by Edmondo De Amicis is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book explores the unique geography and rich history of the Netherlands, with an emphasis on the Dutch people's remarkable relationship with their environment and the persistent struggle against the sea. De Amicis illustrates how the Dutch transformed a landscape marked by water and marsh into fertile land, revealing both the physical and cultural intricacies of the nation. The opening of the work introduces readers to the paradox of Holland's geography, where land and water coexist intricately. It captures the author's awe at the Dutch landscape, with its numerous rivers, lakes, and marshes, and discusses the historical context in which the Dutch fought against nature to claim their territory. De Amicis reflects on the toil of the Dutch people, describing how their ingenuity turned an inhospitable landscape into a thriving agricultural haven, while also hinting at the ongoing challenges posed by the sea. As he prepares to travel through Zealand, the author emphasizes the blend of beauty and mystery that characterizes the journey ahead, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the region's culture and history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNetherlands -- Description and travel
700 1 _aZimmern, Helen,
_d1846-1934
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27799
999 _c68708
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