Mayken: A Child's Story Of The Netherlands In The Sixteenth Century (1902)

By Jessie Anderson Chase

Book Overview

Mayken: A Child�������s Story Of The Netherlands In The Sixteenth Century is a historical fiction novel written by Jessie Anderson Chase and published in 1902. The story is set in the Netherlands during the 16th century and follows the life of a young girl named Mayken. Mayken is the daughter of a poor farmer and lives in a small village. Despite her humble beginnings, Mayken is a bright and curious child who dreams of a better life.As Mayken grows up, she becomes increasingly aware of the political and religious turmoil that is sweeping across the Netherlands. The country is divided between Catholics and Protestants, and tensions are high between the two groups. Mayken's family is Protestant, and they are forced to hide their beliefs from the Catholic authorities.Despite the danger, Mayken becomes involved in the Protestant movement and begins to attend secret meetings with other believers. She also becomes friends with a group of rebels who are fighting against the Catholic rulers. As Mayken grows older, she becomes more and more involved in the rebellion, risking her life to fight for her beliefs.Mayken: A Child�������s Story Of The Netherlands In The Sixteenth Century is a gripping tale of courage, faith, and rebellion. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of the Netherlands during a time of great political and religious upheaval. With its engaging characters and fast-paced plot, this book is sure to captivate readers of all ages.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: 1166977099
• ISBN13: 9781166977092
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"