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Dikes and Ditches; Or, Young America in Holland and Belgium
by Oliver Optic
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- CEFR level
- C1
- Length
- 24 chapters
- Format
- The complete book
About this book
About this book
Young sailors aboard the Academy ships face not only the challenges of navigating the calm, looming waters off Holland and Belgium but also the trials of a strict and overbearing instructor, stirring conflict and adventure on their transatlantic voyage.
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