Deutsche Nordseeküste: Friesische Inseln und Helgoland. by Hippolyt Julius Haas

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Author Haas, Hippolyt Julius, 1855-1913
LoC No. 01018449
Title Deutsche Nordseeküste: Friesische Inseln und Helgoland.
Original Publication Germany: Verlag von Velhagen und Klasing,1900.
Note Reading ease score: 59.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Peter Becker, Marc-André Seekamp and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "Deutsche Nordseeküste: Friesische Inseln und Helgoland" by Hippolyt Julius Haas is a geographical and historical account written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the German North Sea coast, particularly the Frisian Islands and Helgoland, exploring their natural geography, geology, and the human impact of coastal living. The opening of the monograph sets a reflective tone, as the author recalls his first encounter with the North Sea, inspired by the exclamation "Thalatta, Thalatta!" — a cry of joy from ancient Greek soldiers upon seeing the sea. Haas presents the landscape's beauty, its tumultuous waters, and the challenges faced by the inhabitants of the North Sea coast, emphasizing the stark contrasts between the serene beauty and the harsh realities of life by the sea. He hints at themes of struggle and resilience as humans wrestle land from the relentless tides, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the area's history, natural features, and the impact of maritime elements on the local culture and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class DD: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Germany
Subject Germany -- Description and travel
Subject North Sea
Subject Frisian Islands
Subject Helgoland (Germany)
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EBook-No. 69903
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 30, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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