Een strijd om de schatten van Alva: of De watergeuzen in 1572 by H. Bertrand et al.

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Author Bertrand, H.
Author Gunter, Archibald Clavering, 1847-1907
Illustrator Koppenol, C. (Cornelis), 1865-1946
Title Een strijd om de schatten van Alva: of De watergeuzen in 1572
Note Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Note Appears to be an adaptation or translation of Gunter's "The first of the English".
Credits Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
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Summary "EEN STRIJD OM DE SCHATTEN VAN ALVA: OF DE WATERGEUZEN IN 1572" door H. Bertrand et al. is een historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set during the tumultuous period of the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule, focusing on the adventures of the character Guy Stanhope Chester. The book likely explores themes of heroism and resistance against tyranny. The opening of the novel introduces us to a violent storm at sea, where we meet the young English captain, Guy Stanhope Chester, as he commands his ship, the Dover Lass. In the chaos of the storm, Chester and his crew are navigating treacherous waters and gearing up for a potential confrontation with the dreaded Spanish fleets led by the Duke of Alva. As the chapter progresses, Chester encounters a captured Spanish galley, leading to a tense exchange with a fellow seafarer, Dirk Duyvel, a Dutch corsair. It becomes clear that Chester’s journey is not solely about survival, but is also intertwined with the broader struggle for Dutch independence, as he plans a daring venture into enemy territory in order to aid the cause. The excitement is built with vivid descriptions of the storm and the ship's challenges, setting the stage for an epic tale of bravery and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Dutch
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Netherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648 -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 22686
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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