Salt in His Blood
Salt in His Blood tells a fictional account of the life of Michael de Ruyter. Michael, as a schoolboy, already preferred life at sea to being at school. People knew Michael as the greatest Dutch admiral. He touted a successful career as both a sailor captain and a pirate hunter. However, they also knew him as remaining humble. They knew him as being faithful, to his God and his country.
The author brings to life many adventures at sea that keep the reader spellbound, eager to know what the next chapter will bring. We highly recommend this book as a novel way to acquire knowledge of a segment of Dutch history. Salt in His Blood will make an impact on avid young readers and adults alike.