Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates (American Library)

The tale “Hans Brinker, or The Silver Skates” by the American writer Mary Mapes Dodge (1831—1905) is first and foremost a fascinating  journey to the fairy-tale Holland which appears to be the country of wonderful lakes and canals, windmills and luxurious tulips, of the interesting history and ancient traditions. The main heroes of the story are children — brother and sister from the poor family who help their mother in day-to-day work and are not always able to go to school. But they do no