The History of the Drainage of the Great Level of the Fens Called Bedford Level; With the Constitution and Laws of the Bedford Level Corporation. 2 Vols. and Map

The History of the Drainage of the Great Level of the Fens Called Bedford Level; With the Constitution and Laws of the Bedford Level Corporation by Samuel Wells provides a detailed account of the rivers Glen Welland and Nene their historical context and the efforts to drain the Fens. It explores Acts of Parliament notable figures like Lord Burghley and the establishment of drainage schemes. The book delves into the governance of the Bedford Level corporation registration of deeds and the financial and legal affairs of key individuals involved in the drainage projects.