The Golden Whip is a novel written by Abe Brouwer. The book is a historical fiction set in the 17th century during the Dutch colonization of Indonesia. The story revolves around the life of a young Dutchman named Pieter van der Meer who is sent to the island of Java to work as a clerk for the Dutch East India Company.Pieter is fascinated by the exotic culture and landscape of Java and quickly becomes enamored with a Javanese princess named Dewi. However, their relationship is forbidden by both their cultures, and Pieter is ...
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The Golden Whip is a novel written by Abe Brouwer. The book is a historical fiction set in the 17th century during the Dutch colonization of Indonesia. The story revolves around the life of a young Dutchman named Pieter van der Meer who is sent to the island of Java to work as a clerk for the Dutch East India Company.Pieter is fascinated by the exotic culture and landscape of Java and quickly becomes enamored with a Javanese princess named Dewi. However, their relationship is forbidden by both their cultures, and Pieter is forced to choose between his love for Dewi and his loyalty to the Dutch East India Company.As Pieter navigates the complex political and social landscape of colonial Java, he becomes embroiled in a power struggle between the Dutch and the Javanese. The story culminates in a dramatic showdown between the two sides, with Pieter caught in the middle.The Golden Whip is a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and betrayal set against the backdrop of a fascinating period in history. The book is richly detailed and expertly researched, offering readers a vivid and immersive experience of colonial Java.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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