Vóór vier Eeuwen: Een Volksboek over de Ontdekking van Amerika by Pieter Louwerse
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| Author | Louwerse, Pieter, 1840-1909 |
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| Title | Vóór vier Eeuwen: Een Volksboek over de Ontdekking van Amerika |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Vóór vier Eeuwen: Een Volksboek over de Ontdekking van Amerika" by Pieter Louwerse is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the discovery of America, highlighting important figures and developments that influenced this significant event in history. It aims to provide readers with insights into the long-lasting impact of discoveries and inventions, using relatable examples such as the potato and the steam engine to illustrate how societal acceptance can lag behind initial innovations. The opening of the book introduces readers to the historical context of the discovery of America, beginning with a fascinating discussion on the origins of the potato and its gradual acceptance in Europe. Louwerse draws parallels between the slow adoption of the potato and other inventions, like the steam engine and compass, to emphasize the theme of delay in recognizing the value of new discoveries. He sets the stage for a broader narrative about exploration, discussing ancient sea voyages and the evolving thirst for knowledge that drove seafaring nations. The author hints at presenting various significant journeys that contributed to the discovery of America, thus inviting readers to delve deeper into the rich history surrounding this pivotal period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | America -- Discovery and exploration |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29627 |
| Release Date | Aug 6, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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