Regardless of the age or the era, human beings have always sought and tried to sustain communicative relationships with each other. Centuries ago, young travellers from parts of Europe, were able to connect with friends and family, and share their lives through “friend books.” Moreover, these often elaborately decorated journals, recorded inspirational insights and knowledge that young people were eager to disseminate to communities afar.
During the 16th century, young Northern European males of nobility, often left their countries to further their education, or to broaden their horizons. This was particularly true for those from the Rhineland, and the area we presently know as the Netherlands. In order to document their adventures and share
During the 16th century, young Northern European males of nobility, often left their countries to further their education, or to broaden their horizons. This was particularly true for those from the Rhineland, and the area we presently know as the Netherlands. In order to document their adventures and share