Project Gutenberg 2004-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 240 Louwerse, Pieter 1840 1909 Louwerse, P. Goede Vaêr Tromp of hoe de Vereenigde Provinciën eene zeemogendheid werden Beste Vaêr Tromp Jeroen Hellingman and the Distributed Proofreaders Team "Goede Vaêr Tromp" by Pieter Louwerse is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around Marten Harpertz Tromp, a notable figure in Dutch naval history, exploring the rise of the United Provinces as a maritime power. Through his story, Louwerse aims to highlight Tromp's importance, providing readers with insight into Dutch maritime conflicts and the heroic individuals who shaped that era. At the start of the book, a young sailor named Jonge Kees is introduced aboard the ship Zuyerhuys on a dreary winter day in 1650. He cheerfully sings and banters with an older sailor named Huib, revealing the camaraderie often found among seamen. As the boys engage in lighthearted conversations, they express a sense of pride in their naval heritage, particularly regarding the renowned Admiral Tromp. The scene is set for a naval battle as they observe potential threats on the horizon, setting the tone for an adventure that intertwines youthful exuberance with the realities of war at sea. The narrative effectively captures the spirit of young sailors and hints at the challenges they would soon face, providing a rich backdrop for the unfolding historical tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. nl Historical fiction Tromp, Maarten Harpertsz., 1598-1653 -- Juvenile fiction Netherlands -- History -- 1648-1714 -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 374634 2025-08-05T07:49:52.959538 text/html 357769 2024-02-12T02:40:13 text/html 357647 2024-02-11T13:42:32 text/html 378068 2025-08-05T07:50:00.729048 application/epub+zip 381900 2025-08-05T07:49:55.449033 application/epub+zip 211538 2025-08-05T07:49:53.809573 application/epub+zip 545930 2025-08-05T07:50:04.409003 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 514525 2025-08-05T07:49:59.887018 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 360721 2022-09-05T13:14:09.048216 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 303746 2025-08-05T07:49:51.590559 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 284005 2024-02-12T02:37:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18556 2025-08-05T07:50:04.550985 application/rdf+xml 356727 2004-03-04T00:11:30 text/xml 12523 2025-08-05T07:49:54.382546 image/jpeg 3400 2025-08-05T07:49:54.115536 image/jpeg 365431 2025-08-05T07:49:53.036578 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog nl.wikipedia