Jan: Boy of the Netherlands

Shows some of the daily activities of Jan, a young boy from Amsterdam. Shows Jan going to school, fishing with his friends, and going on a picnic to visit his uncle in the country. Concludes with Jan finally being able to live his dream of sailing with his sea-captain uncle, despite his father's disapproval., Introduces Jan, a boy of the Netherlands, who describes the points of interests to be seen on a trip from his home in the city to his uncle's farm, several hours' drive away in the country. Gives an accurate impression of a boy's life and family in modern Holland. Provides a basic understanding of the geography of the Netherlands, a small, crowded country linked to the sea. Illustrates important aspects of culture and educational system. Shows how modern Holland faces challenges to its historic traditions.