A History of Cornwall
A History of Cornwall

Author: F. E. Halliday

Publisher: House of Stratus

Published: 2008-01-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780755118786

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This classic history provides a comprehensive review of Cornwall, skilfully illustrating why it is exceptional. With absorbing detail, Halliday moves through time from the Bronze Age to the Saints, Tudor rebellions, Spanish Armada, John Wesley, the making of the railway and into the modern era, whilst weaving the two threads of sea and mining.

Vanishing Cornwall
Vanishing Cornwall

Author: Daphne Du Maurier

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2016-10-20

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 074811467X

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FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF REBECCA 'An eloquent elegy on the past of a county she loved so much' THE TIMES 'This classic evocation of du Maurier's beloved home ranks as a work of art ... ' INDEPENDENT 'Du Maurier has no equal' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 'There was a smell in the air of tar and rope and rusted chain, a smell of tidal water. Down harbour, around the point, was the open sea. Here was the freedom I desired, long sought-for, not yet known. Freedom to write, to walk, to wander, freedom to climb hills, to pull a boat, to be alone ... I for this, and this for me.' Daphne du Maurier lived in Cornwall for most of her life. Its rugged coastline, wild terrain and tumultuous weather inspired her imagination and many of her works are set there, including Rebecca, Jamaica Inn and Frenchman's Creek. In Vanishing Cornwall she celebrates the land she loved, exploring its legends, its history and its people, eloquently making a powerful plea for Cornwall's preservation.

Children's History of Cornwall
Children's History of Cornwall

Author: Peggy Burns

Publisher: Hometown World

Published: 2011-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781849931366

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With a helpful timeline, fun imaginary accounts, cool old photos of places you ll recognize in Cornwall and amazing top facts and information, you will discover things in 'Children's History of Cornwall' that you never knew about your town.

The Maritime History of Cornwall
The Maritime History of Cornwall

Author: Professor Philip Payton

Publisher: University of Exeter Press

Published: 2015-05-01

Total Pages: 608

ISBN-13: 0859899829

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Cornwall is quintessentially a maritime region. Almost an island, nowhere in it is further than 25 miles from the sea. Cornwall’s often distinctive history has been moulded by this omnipresent maritime environment, while its strategic position at the western approaches—jutting out into the Atlantic—has given this history a global impact. It is perhaps surprising then, that, despite the central place of the sea in Cornwall’s history, there has not yet been a full maritime history of Cornwall. The Maritime History of Cornwall sets out to fill this gap, exploring the rich and complex maritime inheritance of this unique peninsula. In a beautifully illustrated volume, individually commissioned contributions from distinguished historians elaborate on the importance of different periods, from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century. The Maritime History of Cornwall is a significant addition to the literature of international maritime history and is indispensable to those with an interest in Cornwall past and present. Winner of the Holyer an Gof Non-Fiction Award 2015.

Cornwall
Cornwall

Author: Philip Payton

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780859890212

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Essential reading for anyone with an interest in Cornwall, this book by Philip Payton is wide-ranging in its subject matter, covering the county's history from the earliest records to a view of the future.