Republished with permission. Section one from the book: A Touch of Dutch. For the full pdf of the book click here.
Introduction chapters of the book: Touch of Dutch
See also:
Following the Dutch VOC Seafarers
About the author
Dr Nonja Peters is a historian, anthropologist and museum curator whose research has made a significant contribution to Dutch-Australian migration history and cultural heritage.
For her full biography and an overview of her research, publications, exhibitions and international collaborations, see:
Dr Nonja Peters – Historian of Dutch-Australian migration, heritage and cultural identity
