Historical Account Of The Great Level Of The Fens, Called Bedford Level: And Other Fens, Marshes, And Lowlands In This Kingdom, And Other Places (1793

""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 a vast area of low-lying land in eastern England that has been subject to frequent flooding throughout history. Elstobb also covers other fens, marshes, and lowlands in the United Kingdom and other places. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the history and geography of the Fens. Elstobb discusses the drainage and reclamation of the Fens, the role of the Dutch engineers in this process, and the impact of this work on the local economy and environment. He also provides a detailed account of the various floods and other natural disasters that have affected the Fens over the centuries, and the efforts that have been made to prevent them.In addition to its historical content, ""A Historical Account Of The Great Level Of The Fens, Called Bedford Level: And Other Fens, Marshes, And Lowlands In This Kingdom, And Other Places"" also contains numerous maps, illustrations, and diagrams that help to illustrate the geography and topography of the Fens. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and geography of this unique and fascinating region of England.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.