About this book
Harm Boom's "Berend Veltink oet 't Emmer Kerspel op reize noa Grönningen um 't peerdespul van Carré te zeen en wat hum daorbij overkwam, hen en weerum" is a delightful regional tale rooted in authentic Drentsche folklore and vernacular literature.
Set in 19th-century Drenthe, this charming narrative follows Berend Veltink from the Emmer parish on his unexpected journey to Groningen to witness Carré's famous horse race. What begins as a simple expedition becomes an entertaining account of misadventures and curious encounters both on the way there and back home. Through the vivid voice of an ordinary farmer, Boom captures the humor, superstitions, and everyday struggles of rural Dutch life with remarkable authenticity and wit.
Written in the distinctive Drentsche dialect, this work preserves the linguistic character and cultural texture of a vanished world. The narrative unfolds with warmth and keen observation, painting intimate scenes of domestic life, village customs, and the tensions between tradition and changing times. Boom's accessible storytelling style makes this historical fiction both entertaining and historically valuable.
Ideal for readers interested in regional Dutch literature, folklore, dialect fiction, or anyone seeking an immersive glimpse into 19th-century peasant life, this audiobook offers a unique window into a particular time and place told with genuine affection and local authenticity.
