Het kaatsspel by Willem Westra
"HET KAATSSPEL" by Willem Westra is a historical guide and manual about the traditional Dutch game of Kaatsen, likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores the cultural significance of Kaatsen in Friesland, emphasizing its role as a beloved outdoor sport and discussing its historical context, variations of gameplay, and associated folk songs. The opening of the work introduces the reader to the deep roots of Kaatsen as a culturallyrich sport in the Netherlands, likening its popularity and community spirit to other national games across the world. Westra reflects on the game's history, tracing its origins and evolution, and emphasizes its social importance in uniting people from various backgrounds. He illustrates the heartfelt enthusiasm for the game, especially during competitions, where the whole community gathers to witness skilled players in action, reinforcing a sense of local pride and camaraderie. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Westra, Willem |
|---|---|
| Title | Het kaatsspel handleiding met historische aanteekeningen en kaatszangen |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Handball |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38546 |
| Release Date | Jan 10, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 107 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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