Grensverkenningen: Langs oude grenzen in Nederland: By Kester Freriks and Martijn Storms. Amsterdam: Athenaeum-Polak & Van Gennep, 2022. ISBN (paper) 978-9-02-531463-7. Pp. 247, illus. Euro €27.99.

The book "Grensverkenningen: Langs oude grenzen in Nederland" by Kester Freriks and Martijn Storms is a collection of contemplations on borders and frontiers in the Netherlands. The book features twenty-one main maps and nine additional maps from the Leiden University Library's cartographic collections. Freriks provides entertaining and detailed descriptions of the landscapes depicted in the maps, often accompanied by local experts. While some readers may benefit from more extensive illustrations of the discussed areas, the book serves as a powerful starting point for exploring local geography and history. [Extracted from the article]