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A historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the late 17th century and revolves around the adventures of young boys living in the village of West-Saardam during the time of Czar Peter the Great’s visit to the Netherlands. The narrative focuses particularly on the character Jan Willemsz, who, amid difficult familial circumstances, dreams of joining the whaling trade