Justus van Maurik explained

Justus van Maurik (16 August 1846, in Amsterdam – 18 November 1904), was a Dutch author and cigar maker. He was the grandson of Justus van Maurik Sr.

Justus was known as a writer of farces and humorous plays. In 1878, he published his first novel, Dutch; Flemish: Mie de porster. He subsequently wrote hundreds of books. Many of his books were illustrated by the graphic artist Johan Braakensiek.

In 1877, Maurik co-created De Amsterdammer, a newspaper targeted toward audiences in trade, industry and art. The newspaper has now changed its name to the weekly De Groene Amsterdammer.

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