Klaas Graftdijk (1916–1997) was a Dutch journalist and writer. He is best known for his literary and documentary works focusing on the Dutch struggle against water and maritime history. His work often documents the technical and social aspects of Dutch hydraulic engineering, including the development of polders and maritime commerce. He authored several notable works, including 'Holland Rides the Sea' and 'I Drink the Earth,' the latter of which explores dredging techniques and their role in modern civilization. His writing style is characterized by a blend of historical record and technical description, often supported by significant photographic documentation.[1,2,3]
I Drink the Earth1970 · Thieme · book · EnglishImpression of a technique which lays the foundations for modern prosperity and civilization
Holland Rides the Sea1960 · World's Window · book · EnglishDocuments the Netherlands' historic struggle against water and its engineering efforts to reclaim land
Paspoort voor de Delta1960 · Wereldvenster · book · Dutch
