women-skaters

Updated: May 15, 2025

In other towns, especially in Friesland, which is the classical land of the art, there are clubs of men-and women-skaters who institute public races for prizes. Stakes and flags are set up all along the canals, railings and stands are raised; immense crowds come from the villages and the country-side. Bands play; the élite of the town are present.

Edmondo De Amicis - Holland, v. 1 (of 2)