Jan: Boy of the Netherlands

Duration: 18

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1970

Creator: Encyclopaedia Britannica Educ Corp

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Copyright: Registered 29Sep70 · MP20966 (Jul-Dec 1970) Copyright holder: Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational Corp

Description: Shows some of the daily activities of Jan, a young boy from Amsterdam. Shows Jan going to school, fishing with his friends, and going on a picnic to visit his uncle in the country. Concludes with Jan finally being able to live his dream of sailing with his sea-captain uncle, despite his father's disapproval., Introduces Jan, a boy of the Netherlands, who describes the points of interests to be seen on a trip from his home in the city to his uncle's farm, several hours' drive away in the country. Gives an accurate impression of a boy's life and family in modern Holland. Provides a basic understanding of the geography of the Netherlands, a small, crowded country linked to the sea. Illustrates important aspects of culture and educational system. Shows how modern Holland faces challenges to its historic traditions.

Complete Record: Shows some of the daily activities of Jan, a young boy from Amsterdam. Shows Jan going to school, fishing with his friends, and going on a picnic to visit his uncle in the country. Concludes with Jan finally being able to live his dream of sailing with his sea-captain uncle, despite his father's disapproval., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.