| Author |
Bok, Edward William, 1863-1930 |
| Editor |
Haney, John Louis, 1877-1960 |
| Title |
A Dutch Boy Fifty Years After
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"A Dutch Boy Fifty Years After" by Edward William Bok is an autobiographical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life of Edward Bok, who emigrates from the Netherlands to America as a young boy and his journey towards becoming an influential journalist and editor. The narrative examines themes of Americanization, education, and personal growth, set against the backdrop of Bok's early challenges and triumphs in a foreign land. The opening of the memoir introduces Edward Bok and his family as they arrive in America in 1870. The narrative describes the struggles they face in adjusting to their new life, highlighting how young Edward copes with the challenges of learning English and navigating school as a newcomer. It also showcases Bok's resourcefulness and determination to contribute to his family's income, as he begins to take on various jobs, including cleaning a bakery window and delivering newspapers. These early experiences set the stage for Bok's future endeavors, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, education, and self-reliance in shaping his character and trajectory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
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| Subject |
Bok, Edward William, 1863-1930
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| Subject |
Ladies' Home Journal
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| Subject |
Periodical editors -- United States -- Biography
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| Subject |
Dutch Americans -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15930 |
| Release Date |
May 28, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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