As a teacher, he published mostly didactic works, such as guides to correct Dutch, books about Dutch spelling and Dutch grammar. In 1970 he wrote a science fiction novel for children, named "Phantoms from space".
From the second half of the seventies on, he mainly wrote books and publications about the history of the municipality Tienen. During the 90s, he also covered the history of surrounding cities in the province of Flemish Brabant, such as Landen, Zoutleeuw, and parts of Linter.[citation needed]
Publications
School publications(didactic works concerning Dutch)
Tijd voor taal
Tips voor taalzuivering
ABN-gids
Elementaire begrippen uit de Nederlandse taalkunde
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