The experiences of a Dutch farm boy when he travels by cargo barge to Amsterdam along the canals of Holland. He learns about life on board ship; and something of the industries of his country. The highlight of his visit to Amsterdam is a tour of city shops. Suitable for middle and upper primary and lower secondary levels.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
001415
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Rural families
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → City and town life
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Netherlands - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Netherlands - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Rural families
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Canals
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → City and town life
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Rural families
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)