Het Eiland Vlieland en Zijne Bewoners

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Allan, F., 1826-1908.

Language:

Dutch

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Het Eiland Vlieland en Zijne Bewoners" by Francis Allan is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work provides a detailed description of the island of Vlieland and its inhabitants, combining geographical, cultural, and historical insights. It aims to preserve the memory of this unique island and its community, which has undergone substantial changes over the centuries. The book delineates the geography of Vlieland, detailing its topography, significant structures, and historical landmarks such as the former village of West-Vlieland, which was lost to the sea. Allan describes the current state of the remaining village, Oost-Vlieland, and discusses the lifestyle, occupations, and traditions of its residents, including their connection to maritime activities and agriculture. The narrative highlights the persistent threat of flood and erosion faced by the island, making it a focal point in understanding the challenges confronting its inhabitants throughout history. Additionally, the author incorporates anecdotes and local lore, painting a vivid picture of life on Vlieland and illuminating the dynamics affecting its people's existence amidst the maritime environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2013-11-17