A Historical Account Of The Great Level Of The Fens, Called Bedford Level: And Other Fens, Marshes, And Lowlands In This Kingdom, And Other Places (17

By William Elstobb

Book Overview

""A Historical Account Of The Great Level Of The Fens, Called Bedford Level: And Other Fens, Marshes, And Lowlands In This Kingdom, And Other Places"" is a book written by William Elstobb in 1793. The book provides a detailed historical account of the Great Level of the Fens, which is an area of low-lying land in eastern England that was drained and reclaimed for agricultural use in the 17th century. Elstobb also describes other fens, marshes, and lowlands in the United Kingdom and other places. The book covers topics such as the history of drainage and reclamation, the methods used to drain the land, the impact on the local environment and economy, and the social and political implications of these changes. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of land use and environmental management in England and beyond.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104021986
• ISBN13: 9781104021986
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"