Excerpt - page 79: " ... town named Aemstelredamme emerged in around 1200. The community was freed by the count of Holland from paying tolls on its locks and bridges, and 'Amster- dam' developed ... "
Excerpt - page 10: "North Holland NORTH HOLLAND • Rich heritage of Haarlem • Windmills at Zaanse Schans • Traditional cheese markets • The past comes to life at Enkhuizen A short distance ... "