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100 1 _aAllan, Francis,
_d1826-1908
245 1 4 _aHet Eiland Vlieland en Zijne Bewoners
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-11-17
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVlieland (Netherlands)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44203
999 _c85042
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