Leven en streven van L. R. Koolemans Beynen by Charles Boissevain
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"Leven en streven van L. R. Koolemans Beynen" by Charles Boissevain is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the life and ambitions of Laurens Rijnhart Koolemans Beynen, a young Dutch naval officer, known for his valor and dedication to his country and the maritime community. The narrative delves into his formative years, his experiences in naval operations, and his passion for exploring and serving the Dutch
nation through the sea. The opening of the book introduces Laurens Rijnhart Koolemans Beynen's character and the influence of his mother, who instilled in him a strong sense of duty and patriotism. It depicts a poignant farewell scene as he embarks on a journey to India, waving goodbye to friends from his hometown of Pernis. The narrative establishes his deep love for his homeland and his aspirations to advance Dutch naval prowess, reflecting on how he values the traditions of seamanship and the challenges posed by seafaring life. Through a mix of personal reflections and historical context, Boissevain sets the tone for an exploration of Beynen's remarkable contributions to maritime exploration and his undying commitment to his country. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Boissevain, Charles, 1842-1927 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 34036281 |
| Title | Leven en streven van L. R. Koolemans Beynen |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Arctic regions -- Discovery and exploration |
| Subject | Koolemans Beynen, L. R. (Laurens Reinhart), 1852-1879 |
| Subject | Pandora (Ship) |
| Subject | Willem Barents (Ship) |
| Subject | Explorers -- Netherlands -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55522 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-55522-5 |
| Release Date | Sep 10, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 333 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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