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A.N.J. Thomassen à Theussink van der Hoop
Remembered for helping make the first long-distance KLM flight from the Netherlands to the Dutch East Indies, he later turned his wide-ranging curiosity toward geography, ethnography, and history. His writing grows out of real journeys and close observation, giving it the feel of lived experience rather than distant commentary.
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Door de lucht naar Indië
by A.N.J. Thomassen à Theussink van der Hoop
About the author
Born in Arnhem on March 9, 1893, Abraham Nicolaas Jan Thomassen à Thuessink van der Hoop was better known as Jan van der Hoop. He became known in the Netherlands as an aviator with KLM and took part in the landmark 1924 flight from the Netherlands to the Dutch East Indies, an achievement that brought him lasting public attention.
Van der Hoop's interests reached far beyond aviation. Sources describe him not only as a pilot, but also as a geographer, ethnographer, and historian, reflecting a career shaped by travel, research, and careful looking. That mix of practical experience and intellectual curiosity helps explain the distinctive perspective in his work.
He died in The Hague on February 2, 1969. For readers today, his appeal lies in the way he connects adventure, place, and historical memory, offering a firsthand window into a world of early air travel and Dutch overseas experience.