Het Eiland Urk: Zijn Bodem, voortbrengselen en bewoners

Name: Het Eiland Urk: Zijn Bodem, voortbrengselen en bewoners
Author: Pieter Harting

By Pieter Harting

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A scientific survey of a small Dutch island presents detailed geological investigations—borings, trenches, and stratigraphic descriptions—that clarify misconceptions about a supposed rocky core by showing diluvial and alluvial deposits and numerous rolled plutonic boulders; the author documents fresh-water wells that fluctuate with tides, maps elevation and excavation sites, records soil layers and depths, collects mineral and biological specimens, and summarizes local observations on flora, fauna, and human habitation, with methodological notes on tools, sampling, and cooperation with local assistants and a geological commission.

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Pieter Harting

Pieter Harting was a Dutch author known for his contributions to literature in the 19th century. He is recognized for his works that explore themes of society and environment. One of his notable books, "Anno Domini 2071," presents a speculative vision of the future, translated from the original Dutch, while his work "Het Eiland Urk: Zijn Bodem, voortbrengselen en bewoners" delves into the characteristics and inhabitants of the island of Urk. Harting's writings reflect a keen interest in both the natural world and the societal structures of his time.