An Essay on the Encroachments of the German Ocean Along the Norfolk Coast by Hewitt
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"An Essay on the Encroachments of the German Ocean Along the Norfolk Coast" by W. Hewitt is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This work examines the destructive effects of the German Ocean's tidal movements and currents on the Norfolk coastline, explaining the mechanisms behind these phenomena and proposing solutions to mitigate further erosion and damage. The author, a surgeon by profession, presents a blend of personal accounts, historical data,
and scientific observations to emphasize the urgency of addressing coastal erosion. The opening of the essay introduces the dedication to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, setting a formal tone for the work. It unfolds with a preface that contextualizes the author's interest in coastal issues, highlighting a familial connection to earlier efforts in coastal preservation. Hewitt outlines his aim to investigate the tides and currents, commencing a detailed examination of their formation, variations, and impacts, particularly along the precarious stretches from Cromer to Winterton-ness. He employs scientific explanations alongside local examples, illustrating the relationship between natural forces and human activity in shaping the coastline. The narrative quickly establishes a pressing need for intervention to protect the land and its inhabitants from the ocean's relentless encroachment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hewitt, William, -1876 |
|---|---|
| Title |
An Essay on the Encroachments of the German Ocean Along the Norfolk Coast With a Design to Arrest Its Further Depredations |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1844 Matchett, Stevenson, and Matchett edition by David Price |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GB: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Physical geography |
| LoC Class | TC: Technology: Ocean engineering |
| Subject | Norfolk (England) -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Tides -- England -- Norfolk |
| Subject | North Sea |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58151 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-58151-4 |
| Release Date | Oct 22, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 537 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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