Dutch poet and novelist Jacob van Lennep died #OTD in 1868.
He wrote in various genres, including historical novels, poetry, and plays. Among his most famous works is the novel "De Lotgevallen van Ferdinand Huyck" (The Adventures of Ferdinand Huyck), which remains a classic in Dutch literature.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_van_Lennep
Books by Jacob van Lennep at PG:
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/8513