Het Eiland Texel 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 Texel en Zijne Bewoners" by Francis Allan is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work aims to provide a thorough description of the island of Texel, along with its inhabitants, geography, and history, while also presenting various insights into the cultural and economic aspects of life on the island. The opening of the text introduces the author's motivations for writing the book, mentioning previous works and the encouragement received from various respectable figures and local officials in Texel. Allan expresses gratitude for the assistance he received while compiling information and presents his aim to deliver a detailed account of Texel, including its cartography and historical significance. He emphasizes the importance of properly researching and presenting accurate information about the island, suggesting a blend of local knowledge and historical context that will likely resonate with residents and history enthusiasts alike. (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.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2013-11-01