The Dominie Of Harlem (1913)

The Dominie of Harlem is a novel written by Arnold Mulder and first published in 1913. The story is set in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City and follows the life of Jan van Doren, a Dutch Reformed minister who becomes the dominie (leader) of a church in Harlem. Jan is a kind and compassionate man who is dedicated to helping the people of his community. He works tirelessly to improve the lives of his parishioners, many of whom are struggling with poverty and discrimination. He also becomes involved in the local politics of Harlem, advocating for the rights of African Americans and other marginalized groups.As Jan becomes more involved in the community, he also becomes more aware of the challenges facing his own family. His wife, Hilda, is struggling with her own sense of identity as a Dutch immigrant in America, and his son, Peter, is grappling with his own beliefs and values.Throughout the novel, Jan faces numerous challenges and obstacles, but he remains steadfast in his commitment to his faith and his community. The Dominie of Harlem is a powerful and moving story about the struggles and triumphs of one man's journey to make a difference in the world.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.