Project Gutenberg 2004-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 163 Henty, G. A. (George Alfred) 1832 1902 Henty, George Alfred Henty, G.A. By Pike and Dyke: a Tale of the Rise of the Dutch Republic Produced by Martin Robb "By Pike and Dyke: A Tale of the Rise of the Dutch Republic" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The book is set against the backdrop of the Dutch struggle for independence from Spanish rule, specifically focusing on the dramatic events leading to the rise of the Dutch Republic. The story centers around Captain William Martin, his family, and his son Ned, as they navigate the complexities of faith, loyalty, and conflict amid a turbulent period in European history. The opening of the story introduces readers to the harrowing circumstances of the people in the Netherlands, highlighting the severe persecution they face under the Spanish Inquisition. It does so through the perspective of Captain Martin and his son, as they ponder the plight of their kinfolk in the Low Countries. When the Good Venture returns to its port, conversations among the sailors reveal their disdain for the cruel treatment of the Dutch people, setting the stage for the forthcoming conflict. The narrative skillfully combines heart-wrenching family ties with broader themes of resistance and national identity, leading to Martin's decision to support the cause of freedom despite the personal risks involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Historical fiction Netherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648 -- Juvenile fiction PR PZ Text Historical Fiction Children's Fiction Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure 719816 2025-07-03T09:36:15.684017 text/html 714210 2012-06-01T16:54:48 text/html 340656 2025-07-03T09:36:24.546001 application/epub+zip 350332 2025-07-03T09:36:18.761053 application/epub+zip 331915 2025-07-03T09:36:17.618994 application/epub+zip 650398 2025-07-03T09:36:29.163030 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 624510 2025-07-03T09:36:23.828021 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 535849 2022-09-04T03:49:37.587396 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 708972 2025-07-03T09:36:14.703038 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 708683 2012-06-01T16:54:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19651 2025-07-03T09:36:29.285948 application/rdf+xml 18943 2025-07-03T09:36:18.114010 image/jpeg 4311 2025-07-03T09:36:17.865991 image/jpeg 249715 2012-06-01T17:03:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 258699 2012-06-01T17:03:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 331637 2025-07-03T09:36:15.740008 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 en.wikipedia