Het Eiland Schiermonnikoog en Zijne Bewoners by Francis Allan
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"Het Eiland Schiermonnikoog en Zijne Bewoners" by Francis Allan is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book provides a detailed exploration of the island of Schiermonnikoog, particularly focusing on its geography, history, and the characteristics of its inhabitants. Allan’s work aims to document the unique features of the island and offers insights into the lives and customs of the local residents, especially in the context of their distinct dialect
and cultural traditions. The book begins by outlining the geographical location of Schiermonnikoog, describing its natural features and historical significance. Allan delves into the island's past, discussing the impact of devastating storms, the changes in land ownership, and the ways of life sustained by its residents, primarily through fishing and agriculture. The narrative also touches on the island's community structures, such as schools and churches, as well as the cultural traditions that define the local population, including their unique language and festive practices. Through a mix of geographical detail and anecdotal history, Allan seeks to preserve the identity of Schiermonnikoog and its people for future generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Allan, Francis, 1826-1908 |
|---|---|
| Title | Het Eiland Schiermonnikoog en Zijne Bewoners |
| Credits |
Produced by eroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 47.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | DJ: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Netherlands |
| Subject | Schiermonnikoog (Netherlands) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44204 |
| Release Date | Nov 17, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 276 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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