Hutspot: A Tale For The Nineteenth Century (1852)

By Charles Francis Trower

Book Overview

Hutspot: A Tale For The Nineteenth Century is a novel written by Charles Francis Trower and first published in 1852. The story is set in the 19th century and follows the life of a young Dutch sailor named Dirk Hartog. Dirk is a skilled sailor who dreams of exploring the world and finding his fortune. However, his plans are interrupted when he is forced to return home to care for his sick mother.Back in Holland, Dirk discovers that his mother has been swindled out of her savings by a dishonest businessman. Determined to seek justice for his mother, Dirk sets out on a quest to expose the fraud and reclaim his family's wealth. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful young woman named Cornelia, a wise old sailor named Captain Van der Decken, and a group of eccentric artists and writers.As Dirk navigates the twists and turns of his journey, he learns valuable lessons about love, loyalty, and the true meaning of wealth. Hutspot: A Tale For The Nineteenth Century is a heartwarming and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into life in 19th-century Holland.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436878721
• ISBN13: 9781436878722
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"