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De jacobsladder

De jacobsladder is a novel by Dutch author Maarten 't Hart. It was first published in 1986. The title is derived from the Book of Genesis: Jacob's dream at Bethel. It is one of his novels about his hometown Maassluis and the island of Rozenburg and the complete removal of the village of Blankenburg on this island that had to make way for new canals and industry of what is now the Europoort area.

Last revised
May 16, 2026
Read time
≈ 1 min
Length
84 w
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De jacobsladder
First edition
AuthorMaarten 't Hart
LanguageDutch
PublisherDe Arbeiderspers
Publication date
1986
Publication place Netherlands
Pages206
ISBN9029519568

De jacobsladder is a novel by Dutch author Maarten 't Hart. It was first published in 1986. The title is derived from the Book of Genesis: Jacob's dream at Bethel. It is one of his novels about his hometown Maassluis and the island of Rozenburg and the complete removal of the village of Blankenburg on this island that had to make way for new canals and industry of what is now the Europoort area.