Vlissinger Michiel, of Neerlands glorie ter zee: Tweede omgewerkte Druk.

"Vlissinger Michiel, of Neerlands glorie ter zee: Tweede omgewerkte Druk" by P. Louwerse is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative focuses on the life of Michiel Adriaansz. de Ruyter, a celebrated Dutch naval commander known for his significant contributions to Dutch maritime history. The book aims to engage readers of various ages with a mix of facts and storytelling about this illustrious figure. The opening of the work introduces us to young Michiel, who is depicted as a spirited and mischievous boy living in Vlissingen. We catch a glimpse of his character through his interactions with his employer and fellow boys, illustrating his dreams of becoming a sailor and his misadventures about town. Michiel's lively personality shines through as he wishes to escape the constraints of land and pursue a life at sea, hinting at his future as a naval hero. Through dialogue with characters like his "baas" and friends, the tone is playful yet reflective of a boy's aspirations and challenges, setting the stage for his development into a notable sea captain in the Dutch navy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Louwerse, Pieter, 1840-1909
Title Vlissinger Michiel, of Neerlands glorie ter zee: Tweede omgewerkte Druk.
Credits Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language Dutch
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Ruyter, Michiel Adriaanszoon de, 1607-1676 -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 52316
Release Date
Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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