Windmills and wooden shoes by Maude M. Grant

Maude M. Grant's Windmills and Wooden Shoes is a delightful look at the history and culture of the Netherlands. Through vivid descriptions and engaging stories, Grant takes readers on a journey through the country's past and present. The book begins with a brief overview of the Netherlands' geography and history, from its earliest settlements to the present day. Grant then dives into the country's culture, exploring its traditional foods, customs, and festivals. She also examines the country's unique architecture, including its iconic windmills and wooden shoes. Throughout the book, Grant provides readers with a unique insight into the Dutch way of life. She shares stories of the people she has met and the places she has visited, giving readers a glimpse into the lives of the Dutch. In the end, Windmills and Wooden Shoes is an entertaining and informative look at the Netherlands. Grant's vivid descriptions and engaging stories make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the country's culture and history.

By Maude M. Grant · First published 1919 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 44 chapters · 9,395 words

First lines

O, the wind it is blowing with never a stop, / / And the arms of the windmill go "Flip, flop, flop," / / Flip, flop, flop, / / And around and round, / / Till the water is pumped and the corn is ground.

O, the Dutch wooden shoes go "Klip, klop, klop," / / Toward the windmill that turns with its "Flip, flop, flop," / / Flip, flop, flop, / / And around and round, / / Till the water is pumped and the corn is ground.

And the little Dutch children with "Klip, klip, klop," / / Run away to the windmill that goes "Flip, flop," / / Flip, flop, flop, / / And around and round, / / Till the water is pumped and the corn is ground.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Maude M. Grant
• Date: 1919 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Fantasy
• Length: 9,395 words
• Structure: 44 chapters, 323 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

• Historical Fiction — The title suggests a story set in a historical context, likely involving windmills and wooden shoes, which are both associated with Dutch culture.
• Romance — The title suggests a story with a romantic element, as windmills and wooden shoes are often used as symbols of love and affection.
• Adventure — The title suggests a story with an adventurous element, as windmills and wooden shoes are often associated with exploration and discovery.
• Fantasy — The title suggests a story with a fantastical element, as windmills and wooden shoes are often used as symbols of magic and mystery.

Tags

Juvenile fiction · Netherlands · ball · big · blue · bram · children · day · dike · dog · dutch · father

Contents

• IN THE LAND OF WINDMILLS AND WOODEN SHOES
• HOLLAND
• THE DUTCH PEOPLE
• THE WINDMILLS
• JAN AND KATRINA
• THE WOODEN SHOES
• THE DUTCH FATHER
• THE DUTCH MOTHER
• THE BLUE DISHES
• JAN'S WORK
• KATRINA'S WORK
• KATRINA'S DUCKS
• KATRINA'S BAKING
• KATRINA'S MOTHER
• JAN'S DOG, RINK
• THE LITTLE DUTCH FRIENDS
• SELLING THE MILK
• HILDA'S VISIT
• THE DUTCH BEDS
• THE DUTCH GRANDMOTHER'S HOUSE
• THE CUCKOO CLOCK
• GRANDMOTHER'S DUTCH STOVE
• VISITING AT GRANDMOTHER'S
• JAN AND KATRINA ON THE DIKES
• JAN'S BIRTHDAY
• LITTLE WOODEN SHOES
• THE DUTCH GARDENS
• THE BARGE
• BRAM'S LITTLE SISTER
• THE LULLABY SONG
• LITTLE RIKKA
• RIKKA'S WONDER-BALL
• THE FIRE AND WATER MAN
• THE WINDMILL GAME
• THE STORY IN JAN'S BOOK
• THE STORY
• A SLEIGH RIDE ON THE CANAL
• GRANDMOTHER'S STORY
• CHRISTMAS IN HOLLAND
• CHRISTMAS MORNING
• BRAM'S RABBITS
• THE MARKET
• WINTER
• KIND HEARTED JAN

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