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100 1 _aVan Loon, Hendrik Willem,
_d1882-1944
245 1 4 _aThe Golden Book of the Dutch Navigators
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
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 2014-05-28
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Golden Book of the Dutch Navigators" by Hendrik Willem van Loon is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the adventurous and often perilous voyages undertaken by Dutch explorers during the Age of Exploration, focusing on their contributions to maritime navigation and trade. The narrative covers various expeditions, highlighting the triumphs and tragedies faced by these navigators as they sought new trade routes to the East Indies and beyond. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage for the story by acknowledging the significant sacrifices made by early Dutch navigators, many of whom met tragic ends yet remained undeterred in their quests. The introduction discusses the historical backdrop of the Dutch struggle for independence and their eventual flourishing as a maritime power. The opening chapters introduce key figures like Jan Huygen van Linschoten, who ventured to Spain and eventually became a vital link for Dutch traders seeking access to the riches of the Indian seas. The narrative goes on to describe not only the reckless bravery of these men but also the socio-economic environment of the time, painting a vivid picture of the adventurous spirit that drove them into the unknown. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVoyages and travels
653 _aExplorers -- Netherlands
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45799
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