Excerpt from Holland as Seen by an American "I am told, sir, that you are going to travel, and that you begin by Holland," wrote Lord Chesterfield, in the first of his charming "Letters to His Son." He evidently approved of his son's intention to enter the Continent of Europe through this natural gateway, and succeeding generations have placed their stamp of approval upon this beginning for the "Grand Tour" by gladly following it. For purely practical reasons, Holland is the ideal starting point for a thorough visit of Europe; it is almost the very centre of gravity of the Continent, its railroads reach out in all directions to carry the tourist into adjacent or far-away lands, and the natural desire to see again its many charms can be gratified by the necessary return for embarcation on the home-bound steamer. In thinking of such a trip, ghosts of the long ago come unbidden before the mind of the traveler. Flitting by he sees young Oliver Goldsmith, knowing nothing of Dutch, but bent on teaching the Dutch English, returning from his fruitless efforts penniless, with a flute as his capital and but little more as his baggage. Then comes Gibbon, as yet a youth, back from his tour, the "Fall and Decline" unthought of, hurrying, as he says with regret, through Holland - that "monument of freedom and industry." About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Excerpt from Things Seen in Holland The House of Orange - National Heroes Peculiarities of the Language - The Dutch in America - Spanish Vestiges 171 - 214. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Story of New Netherland: The Dutch in America To understand the Dutch people, we must not inquire of aliens in speech or temper, or of belated tradition. T 0 get the truth one must see the Dutch homeland, go into the archives for the past, and let those long dead speak in their own defense. He must live among the Hollanders, and with their descendants, to know the real character of the people who laid the foundations of our four Mid dle States. Then the student, who, like the author, is not of Dutch blood or inheritance, can emanei pate himself from old wives' fables, distorted views, and damaging traditions. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The American in Holland Sentimental Rambles in the Eleven Provinces of the Netherlands This book has been written by one who can boast no Dutch blood or ancestry. It contains the impressions, observations, studies, and sentiments of an American, who has learned to love the Dutch country and people for their solid worth. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Quackenbush Family in Holland and America Holland was now under Charles V, during whose reign there was a wonderful revival of learning, the direct result of the introduction of printing, the publication of the Bible in the Dutch language, and the discovery of America. The year 1529 marked the birth of Protestantism, when the followers of Luther protested against the act of the Diet of Speyer. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Holland: As Seen and Described by Famous Writers The purpose of this book, planned on similar lines to my former books on Japan and Russia, is to furnish the traveller with a general view of Holland. From many writers who treat of the history, topography, manners and customs and art of this interesting country, I have selected such essays and extracts as will best contribute towards this end; and have gathered between these covers such descriptive matter and general information as I think the tourist would like to carry with him, or to refresh his memory with on his return. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.