The Dead Cities Of The Zuyder Zee : A Voyage To The Picturesque Side Of Holland, From The French Of Henry Havard (1876) (Paperback)

""The Dead Cities of the Zuyder Zee: A Voyage to the Picturesque Side of Holland"" is a travel book originally written in French by Henry Havard in 1876. The book takes readers on a journey through the Netherlands, specifically the Zuyder Zee region, which was once a bustling hub of commerce but has since become a desolate and abandoned area. Havard explores the history and culture of the region, as well as its unique landscape and architecture. The book is filled with vivid descriptions and illustrations of the area's quaint villages, windmills, and picturesque scenery. Havard's writing style is engaging and informative, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Netherlands.Illustrated By Van Heemskerck, Van Beest, And Havard.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.