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100 1 _aHewitt, William,
_d-1876
245 1 3 _aAn Essay on the Encroachments of the German Ocean Along the Norfolk Coast :
_bWith a Design to Arrest Its Further Depredations
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
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 2018-10-22
508 _aTranscribed from the 1844 Matchett, Stevenson, and Matchett edition by David Price
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNorfolk (England) -- Description and travel
653 _aTides -- England -- Norfolk
653 _aNorth Sea
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58151
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