Beschrijving
Rotterdam, J. Hendriksen, [1821], 1v, (2), 60pp. library stamp on titlepage. modern half linen binding, original front and back in binding, marbled boards, gilt lettering on spine, one woodcut plate showing the construction of a dike. Written by Cornelis Zillesen (1735-1828). From the library of Prof. Dr. G.P. van de Ven. Gerard van de Ven (1941-2017) was a prominent Dutch scholar, author and professor at the Universiteit van Amsterdam. He was specialised in waterstaatsgeschiedenis (history of water management) and historical geography. He wrote many books, articles and contributed to many publications.