The Bible King James version Book 42: Luke

AN ESSAY ON THE ENCROACHMENTS OF THE GERMAN OCEAN ALONG THE NORFOLK COAST by W. HEWITT SURGEON published in 1844 delves into the destructive impact of the German Ocean on the Norfolk coast. The author dedicates the work to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty seeking their attention to the subject. The preface highlights the author''s unexpected interest in the topic spurred by a relative''s suggestion. The author acknowledges the assistance received in researching the subject particularly from the Rev. John Hewitt. The book provides a comprehensive examination of the encroachments of the German Ocean on the Norfolk coast shedding light on the complex interplay of tides currents and coastal erosion. Through detailed observations and examples the author seeks to raise awareness of the ongoing challenges faced by coastal communities and the potential for intervention to mitigate the destructive effects of the ocean.