An Essay on the Encroachments of the German Ocean Along the Norfolk Coast With a Design to Arrest Its Further Depredations

"An Essay on the Encroachments of the German Ocean Along the Norfolk Coast" by William Hewitt examines the damaging impact of the German Ocean's tides and currents on Norfolk's shoreline. The author, a surgeon, combines his own observations and historical information to show how urgent it is to deal with coastal erosion, noting the connection of familial involvement with earlier preservation efforts. The essay begins with a dedication and a preface which introduces the author's interest in coastal issues. Hewitt investigates how tides and currents form, vary, and affect the coast from Cromer to Winterton-ness, explaining the science behind these events and discussing actions to lessen further erosion. The author uses scientific ideas and real examples to show how nature and human actions shape the coastline, emphasizing the importance of protecting the land and its people from the ocean's constant advance.