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This book takes readers on a captivating journey through the canals and cities of Holland, offering a unique and intimate perspective on the country's culture and people. The author, a seasoned yachtsman, invites us aboard his vessel, the Velsa, and shares his experiences cruising through a landscape of picturesque towns, bustling markets, and serene waterways. The book transcends the typical tourist guide, exploring the heart of Dutch life beyond the familiar museums and historical sites. We encounter the everyday rhythms of Dutch towns, from the quiet solemnity of Sunday services to the frenetic energy of market days. The author deftly captures the contrast between the bustling industry of the working class and the leisurely pace of life in the provinces. The author's observations are infused with a keen sense of social commentary, inviting readers to reflect on the nuances of Dutch culture and its relationship to the broader European context. The book delves into the contrasts between the traditional and the modern, the rural and the urban, and the quietude of the countryside and the frenetic pace of city life. The author's vivid descriptions of life on the water, coupled with his insightful commentary on the social dynamics of the towns he visits, offer a unique and engaging glimpse into the soul of Holland.
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Enoch Arnold Bennett (27 May 1867 – 27 March 1931) was an English writer. He is best known as a novelist, but he also worked in other fields such as the theatre, journalism, propaganda and films. Bennett was born in a modest house in Hanley in the Potteries district of Staffordshire. Hanley was one of the Six Towns that were joined together at the beginning of the 20th century as Stoke-on-Trent and are depicted as "the Five Towns" in some of Bennett's novels. Enoch Bennett, his father, qualified as a solicitor in 1876, and the family moved to a larger house between Hanley and Burslem. Bennett was educated in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers on a captivating journey through the canals and cities of Holland, offering a unique and intimate perspective on the country's culture and people. The author, a seasoned yachtsman, invites us aboard his vessel, the Velsa, and shares his experiences cruising through a landscape of picturesque towns, bustling markets, and serene waterways. The book transcends the typical tourist guide, exploring the heart of Dutch life beyond the familiar museums and historical sites. We encounter the everyday rhythms of Dutch towns, from the quiet solemnity of Sunday services to the frenetic energy of market days. The author deftly captures the contrast between the bustling industry of the working class and the leisurely pace of life in the provinces. The author's observations are infused with a keen sense of social commentary, inviting readers to reflect on the nuances of Dutch culture and its relationship to the broader European context. The book delves into the contrasts between the traditional and the modern, the rural and the urban, and the quietude of the countryside and the frenetic pace of city life. The author's vivid descriptions of life on the water, coupled with his insightful commentary on the social dynamics of the towns he visits, offer a unique and engaging glimpse into the soul of Holland. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332013739_0
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