The Story Of An Abduction In The Seventeenth Century (1891)

""The Story Of An Abduction In The Seventeenth Century"" is a historical fiction novel written by Jacob Van Lennep and first published in 1891. The book is set in the 17th century and tells the story of a young Dutch woman named Amalia Van Solms who is abducted by pirates while traveling from Amsterdam to Batavia (present-day Jakarta). The novel follows Amalia's harrowing journey as she is taken captive by the pirates and forced to endure their brutal treatment.Throughout the book, the reader is introduced to a cast of colorful characters, including the pirate captain, his crew, and a group of Dutch traders who come to Amalia's aid. As the story unfolds, Amalia must use her wits and courage to survive and ultimately escape from her captors.The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of life at sea during the 17th century, as well as its portrayal of the social and political climate in the Dutch Republic. It is also a gripping tale of adventure, romance, and the indomitable human spirit. Overall, ""The Story Of An Abduction In The Seventeenth Century"" is a timeless classic that will captivate readers of all ages and backgrounds.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.