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The Little Boy

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The Little Boy

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    July 3, 2024

    The statue represents the little boy who plugs the hole in the dike with his thumb and thus tries to prevent a flood. The idea is taken from the famous book “Hans Brinkers or the Silver Skates” by the American writer Mary Mapes Dodge.

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      July 14, 2024

      Harlingen Friesland The Netherlands Statue It Jonkje boy Hans Brinker plugging a dike with his finger whilst calling for help. Imported folklore based on a character written by American Mary Mapes Dodge

        July 14, 2024

        Harlingen Friesland The Netherlands Statue It Jonkje boy Hans Brinker plugging a dike with his finger whilst calling for help. Imported folklore based on a character written by American Mary Mapes Dodge

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