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EBOOK, THE BRIDE OF DREAMS ***


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THE BRIDE OF DREAMS
BY
FREDERIK VAN EEDEN
AUTHORIZED TRANSLATION BY
MELLIE VON AUW
THE-PLIMPTON-PRESS
NORWOOD-MASS-U-S-A

I
As one approaches my little city from the sea on a summer's day, one
sees only the tall, round clump of trees on the ramparts and,
overtopping it, the old bell-tower with its fantastically shaped and
ornamented stories and dome-top of deep cobalt blue. The land to either
side is barely visible, and the green foliage flooded with pale
sunshine seems to drift in the sun-mist on the grayish yellow waters.
It is a dreamy little town, that once in Holland's prime had a
short-lived illusion of worldly grandeur. Then gaily-rigged vessels
embellished with gilded carvings and flaunting flags entered the little
harbor, fishing boats, merchant vessels and battleships. The
inhabitants built fine houses with crow-stepped gables and sculptured
fa?ades and collected in them exotic treasures, furniture, plate and
china.


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