Hans Brinker or The Silver Skates A Story of Life in Holland

Hans Brinker or The Silver Skates is a classic children's novel written by Mary Mapes Dodge. The story is set in Holland and follows the lives of two siblings, Hans and Gretel Brinker, who live in poverty with their father. The Brinker family dreams of a better life, and Hans is determined to win the annual ice-skating race and the coveted silver skates prize.Along the way, the siblings encounter various challenges, including a serious illness, a lost father, and a wealthy benefactor. The story also features a cast of memorable characters, including the kind-hearted doctor, the cruel schoolmaster, and the mysterious Lady of the Lake.Hans Brinker or The Silver Skates is a heartwarming tale of perseverance, family, and friendship. It is also a celebration of Dutch culture and traditions, including ice-skating, windmills, and tulips. This timeless classic has been beloved by generations of readers since its publication in 1865 and continues to inspire and entertain readers of all ages.1914. Dodge, American author of children's books and first editor of St. Nicholas magazine, wrote the classic Hans Brinker. It is the story of a poverty-stricken brother and sister in the beautiful land of windmills, tulips, and wooden shoes. An exciting story about championship skating, hunger, hardship, adventure and buried gold, it is packed with secrets, mysteries, surprises, and determination that enables him to obtain help for his sick father. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.