This book poignantly describes the life of his former uncle, naval officer Adriaan Goekoop (1871 – 1912), scion of a Goerees gentleman farmer family. The book was written based on a large number of vividly written letters to his family in Goedereede about his experiences, sometimes strange, beautiful stories but also often about the horrific world he found himself in. In addition to the many letters, Goekoop left numerous photographs that beautifully illustrate his travels especially in the Dutch East Indies. Consequently, this book provides a unique and historical insight of the colonial history of the East Indies as seen through the eyes of a naval officer.

The book was published by Verloren b.v. publishers in Hilversum (ISBBN 978 90 8704 9461)