Hendrik Willem Van Loon: 18 books

Hendrik Willem van Loon (January 14, 1882 – March 11, 1944) was a Dutch-American historian and journalist. Most widely known among these is The Story of Mankind, a history of the world especially for children, which won the first Newbery Medal in 1922. The book was later updated by Van Loon and...

“Hidden talent counts for nothing.” - Nero. Strategy Six Pack 12 presents six historical texts spanning two millennia and three continents. Ancient Rome and the Americas get two books each: Mary Platt Parmele’s A Short History of Rome is paired with Jacob Abbott’s biography of...

“Remains a marvel: a sparkling, erudite, idiosyncratic tour through the human experience. . . . What a pageant this charming narrator continues to offer us!”—Wall Street Journal Winner of the first John Newberry Medal, Hendrik Willem van Loon’s The Story of Mankind, originally written...

The history of Tolerance (or the lack thereof) in the history of man as described by one of the best popular historians of all time. Written by Hendrik Willem van Loon. Digitalized and collated by Jack Featherstone.

First published in 1916, “The Golden Book of the Dutch Navigators” is a detailed account of various famous Dutch navigators, many of whom sacrificed their lives and did so knowingly in the name of exploration. Some of them were drowned, and some of them died of thirst. A few were frozen to death,...

In this very precious essay by H. Willem van Loon, published in 1915 by Doubleday, Page and Company: APOLOGIA; FOREWORD: DRAMATIS PERSONÆ; PROLOGUE; THE LAST DAYS OF THE OLD ORDER; THE REVOLUTION; THE COST OF REVOLUTION; THE PROVISIONAL; THE OPENING CEREMONIES; PIETER PAULUS; NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO....

First published in 1914, this vintage book contains a detailed historical account of the Dutch Kingdom between 1795 and 1813. Willem van Loon (1882 – 1944) was a Dutch-American journalist, historian, and successful author of children's books. Contents include: “William I Frontispiece”, “The...

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DEDICATION To HANSJE AND WILLEM. My darling boys, You are twelve and eight years old. Soon you will be grown up. You will leave home and begin your own lives. I have been thinking about that day, wondering what I could do to help you. At last, I have had an idea. The best compass is a thorough understanding...

The Rise of the Dutch Kingdom 1795-1813 is a classic historical text which focusses on the development of Holland and its parliamentary institutions during the Napoleonic era. Includes chapters on Schimmelpenninck, King Louis of Holland, the National Assembly, William I and the restoration.

This is a story of magnificent failures. The men who equipped the expeditions of which I shall tell you the story died in the poorhouse. The men who took part in these voyages sacrificed their lives as cheerfully as they lighted a new pipe or opened a fresh bottle. Some of them were drowned, and some...

A Dutch-American historian, journalist, and award-winning children's book author. Contents The Story of Mankind Ancient Man, The Beginning of Civilizations The Golden Book of the Dutch Navigators The Rise of the Dutch Kingdom 1795-1813 (1915) The Story of Mankind- Most widely known among these...

This little book, telling the story of our national usurpation by a foreign enemy during the beginning of the nineteenth century, appears at a moment when our nearest neighbours are suffering the same fate which befell us more than a hundred years ago.    I dedicate my work to the five soldiers of the Belgian army who saved my life near Waerloos.

pubOne.info thank you for your continued support and wish to present you this new edition. WHEN I was twelve or thirteen years old, an uncle of mine who gave me my love for books and pictures promised to take me upon a memorable expedition. I was to go with him to the top of the tower of Old Saint Lawrence in Rotterdam.