Uit sphagnum geboren – Een eeuw turfstrooiselindustrie in Nederland 1882 - 1983 boeken and how the close-knit village

and how the close-knit village community shared joys and sorrows

the heavy bombardments of Venlo (including the battle for the Maas bridges) and the impact of the war on the local population

Where the Peel was often described in older literature as a bleak

but this time with a sunny and optimistic outlook

Tweede auteur: Jan Hartmann

Uit sphagnum geboren – Een eeuw turfstrooiselindustrie in Nederland 1882 - 1983 boeken and how the close-knit villageThis historical book, written by H. F. van de Griendt, describes a detailed history of the rise, prosperity, and eventual decline of the Dutch peat litter industry over a period of one hundred years. The author highlights the crucial role of the Van de Griendt family and their companies in the exploitation of De Peel and other peatlands. In addition, the work offers a fascinating insight into the socio economic impact, technical developments, and the