De schippersjongen, of Leiden in strijd en nood

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Louwerse, Pieter, 1840-1909

Language:

Dutch

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"De schippersjongen, of Leiden in strijd en nood" by Pieter Louwerse is a historical narrative aimed at both young and adult readers, likely written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the second siege of Leiden and the subsequent successful liberation of the city during a turbulent period in the Netherlands, shedding light on key figures and events that shaped this historical moment. The opening of the narrative sets a historical context by discussing the dire circumstances surrounding Leiden, which had previously endured a lengthy siege. The author introduces the main character, Cornelis Joppensz., referred to as the "schippersjongen" (the skippers' boy), and other significant individuals while outlining the city's struggles against Spanish forces. Key details about the political instability, the economic hardships faced by the citizens, and the bravery exhibited by the defenders are woven into the accounts, differentiating this work from a mere historical recounting by imbuing it with a narrative depth that aims to engage the reader. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Branko Collin, Jeroen Hellingman, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2013-10-14