Project Gutenberg 2009-07-10 Public domain in the USA. 232 Lennep, J. van (Jacob) 1802 1868 Lennep, Jacob van Lennep, Jakob van Van Lennep, J. (Jacob) Hofdijk, W. J. (Willem Jacobszoon) 1816 1888 Hofdijk, Willem Jacobszoon Merkwaardige Kasteelen in Nederland, Deel II (van VI) Wikipedia page about this book: https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merkwaardige_kasteelen_in_Nederland Produced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ "Merkwaardige Kasteelen in Nederland, Deel II" by Lennep and Hofdijk is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the significant castles in the Netherlands, delving into their architectural features, historical importance, and the notable figures associated with them. The text likely serves to illuminate the rich cultural and political history of the region through the lens of its castles. The opening of the text introduces the region surrounding the Castle of Heusden, detailing its geography, agricultural significance, and demographics. It reflects on the historical transitions this area has undergone, mentioning various control and ownership changes, notably during the eras of nobility and various powers such as Napoleonic France. The authors note the lesser-known stories of local lords, prominent events in the area's history, and legends associated with these castles, specifically the anecdote about Baldwin, the lord of Heusden, and his romantic escapade with the daughter of a king. Overall, this introduction sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the historical legacies housed within the castles of the Netherlands. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. nl Castles -- Netherlands DJ Text Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Royalty Category: History - Warfare Category: Architecture 554333 2025-08-12T07:33:19.892035 text/html 547751 2021-01-05T07:45:09 text/html 986989 2025-08-12T07:33:30.492952 application/epub+zip 993095 2025-08-12T07:33:21.866972 application/epub+zip 373631 2025-08-12T07:33:20.840984 application/epub+zip 1167933 2025-08-12T07:33:35.327420 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1141932 2025-08-12T07:33:29.410984 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 523191 2022-09-13T15:01:37.558185 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 387951 2025-08-12T07:33:17.735995 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 387423 2021-01-05T07:45:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19991 2025-08-12T07:33:35.488924 application/rdf+xml 17198 2025-08-12T07:33:20.995984 image/jpeg 3073 2025-08-12T07:33:20.917995 image/jpeg 150614 2021-01-05T07:45:09 application/octet-stream application/zip 938450 2021-01-05T07:45:09 application/octet-stream application/zip 939271 2025-08-12T07:33:19.954980 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 nl.wikipedia