Hans Brinker, or The Silver Skates (1865)

Excellent condition for a book this old. Found it in an antique shop in Ludington, MI

My dad had a copy of this book. It was one of the few he owned as a kid and it was given to him by his older sister. I read and re-read this book as a kid and remembered liking it very much. ( )

A very nice story about a brother and sister living in poverty. Their mother is their sole support while taking care of their handicapped father who suffered a work accident and cannot function. Hans seeks to enlist the doctor to visit to see if there is any help he can offer. They have a strong desire as well to skate in a great race but cannot afford suitable skates. The story also takes the other group of boys on a skating journey through some of the great places in Holland where they are exposed to the appreciation of art and history.

Endearing classic about a brother and sister who work together to find a doctor who can help their father and winning the competition to win silver skates. ( )

Very nice book about the famous Hans Brinker who didn't put his finger in the dike at Spaarnwoude,This famopus story is not true, as anyone who reads the very fine story bij Mary mapes Dodge will see. Doesn't matter: we keep on believin' he saved Holland! ( )