De Dochter van de Zeekapitein: Een Histories Verhaal by D'Arbez
"De Dochter van de Zeekapitein: Een Histories Verhaal" by D'Arbez is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the life of Captain Willem Knijf and his courageous daughter, Katrijn, navigating the perils of seafaring and their struggles after the ship "Stavenisse" meets its tragic fate. The narrative explores themes of resilience, adventure, and familial bonds against the backdrop of maritime history in South Africa. The opening ofthe book introduces Captain Willem Knijf, a seasoned sailor with a lineage rich in nautical heritage, and his daughter Katrijn, who has been raised amid the tumult and excitement of life at sea. As the story unfolds, we learn about Knijf's past voyages and the close relationship he shares with Katrijn, who exhibits remarkable strength and skill for a woman of her time. The narrative sets the stage for a series of adventures beginning with their appointment to command the Stavenisse, leading the reader into a world of ships, storms, and the unfolding drama of a doomed voyage. As the captain faces challenges both at sea and with the ship's crew, the stage is set for a tale filled with danger and camaraderie. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | D'Arbez, 1856-1918 |
|---|---|
| Title | De Dochter van de Zeekapitein: Een Histories Verhaal |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Ship captains -- Fiction |
| Subject | Fathers and daughters -- Fiction |
| Subject | Seafaring life -- Fiction |
| Subject | South Africa -- History -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57093 |
| Release Date | May 5, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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