| Author |
Lely, Cornelis, 1854-1929 |
| Title |
Ontwerp van wet tot afsluiting en droogmaking van de Zuiderzee met toelichtende memorie
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 54.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Ontwerp van wet tot afsluiting en droogmaking van de Zuiderzee met toelichtende memorie" is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book presents a legislative proposal regarding the closure and reclamation of the Zuiderzee in the Netherlands, emphasizing the need for effective water management and land use improvements in the surrounding regions. It outlines the technical, economic, and social implications of such a project, aiming to address long-standing water management issues. The opening of this document introduces the legislative proposal and provides context for the importance of the Zuiderzee project. It begins with a royal message from Queen Wilhelmina to the Second Chamber of the States-General, presenting the draft law that aims to address the challenges posed by the Zuiderzee. Following the royal introduction, the text delves into the justification for the proposal, highlighting the anticipated benefits of constructing a dam to enclose the body of water and subsequently reclaim land for agricultural purposes. The document details the planned improvements in water management, agricultural potential, and defenses against flooding, thereby setting the stage for a substantial infrastructural transformation in the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Dutch |
| LoC Class |
TC: Technology: Ocean engineering
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| Subject |
Reclamation of land -- Netherlands
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| Subject |
IJssel Lake (Netherlands)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
36317 |
| Release Date |
Jun 3, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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