Hans Brinker; Or, The Silver Skates: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Hans Brinker; Or, The Silver Skates: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Hans Brinker; Or, The Silver Skates is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Dodge, Mary Mapes (1830–1905).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Hans Brinker; Or, The Silver Skates" by Mary Mapes Dodge is a children's novel published in 1865. Set in early 19th-century Holland, it follows poor siblings Hans and Gretel Brinker as they dream of competing in a grand ice-skating race for silver skates. Their father suffers from a mysterious head injury that has left the family destitute. When Hans encounters a famous surgeon, he faces difficult choices between his own dreams and his family's desperate needs, learning about sacrifice, honor, and hope.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Hans Brinker; Or, The Silver Skates
- Author credits: Dodge, Mary Mapes (1830–1905)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Netherlands -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
- Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
- Skating -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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