The Netherlands Tapa dura - 1972

New York: Walker and Company, 1972. It has been said that God made heaven and earth but the Dutch made Holland. This is the story of the nation they created. An invaluable account of the country.....expert, inclusive, affectionate without being partial. Prime reading for those travelling in the country with almost any solid purpose in mind. The contents offer ten chapters, notes on the text, select bibliography, acknowledgements, who's who, and index. Illustrated by 26 numbered b/w plates. Red boards with gilt title print to spine. No ownership markings....no inscriptions! Price-intact photo dust jacket: Canal at Delft. Max Schuchart is well known in the Netherlands as a poet. He has translated many books into Dutch, including Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings." An immaculate tight copy.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine.