Sir Cornelius Vermuyden's Agreement With King Charles for Draining Hatfield Chace, &c

This historical document details Sir Cornelius Vermuyden's agreement with King Charles I for the ambitious project of draining Hatfield Chase and adjacent lands in the 17th century. "Sir Cornelius Vermuyden's Agreement With King Charles for Draining Hatfield Chace, &c" offers invaluable insights into the engineering challenges, political negotiations, and social impact of this large-scale land reclamation effort. The agreement sheds light on the methods employed by Vermuyden, a Dutch engineer, and the significant alterations to the landscape and the livelihoods of those who lived there. This volume is essential for historians, engineers, and anyone interested in the history of land management and the reign of Charles I.

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