First published in the mid-nineteenth century, 'Aardrijkskundig Woordenboek der Nederlanden' is a comprehensive geographical dictionary of the Netherlands and its overseas territories. With detailed maps, descriptions of cities, towns, villages, rivers, and other landmarks, this book offers a rich and detailed picture of the Netherlands and its people. Abraham Jacob van der Aa's encyclopedic knowledge and engaging style make this book an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Low Countries. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.