Topographical Writers in South-West England
Topographical Writers in South-West England

Author: Mark Brayshay

Publisher: University of Exeter Press

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 9780859894241

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A collection of essays concerned with topographical writers who published work on the west country between c. 1600 and 1900. It provides an assessment of some famous writers such as Leland, a guide to the sources for the west Country and an analysis of the development of the genre.

Five Million Tides
Five Million Tides

Author: Christian Boulton

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2019-05-20

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 0750991666

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Five Million Tides is the story of Cornwall's Helford River from the Stone Age to the dawning of the twenty-first century. From prehistoric pioneers and their megalithic successors, this account goes on to expose a remarkable truth: the Helford became one of Europe's most significant waterways during the Iron Age and Roman periods. Despite being mainland Britain's southernmost safe haven, it has not always been a place of good fortune – once a thriving seat of Celtic Christianity the river would ultimately become more synonymous with lawless seafarers. Nor could it be relied upon for sanctuary from every storm, as the graves of mariners in its village churchyards attest. Although now overshadowed by its more famous sibling estuaries, the Helford is an enigmatic beauty of the family whose rich past deserves wider knowledge.

An Historical Survey of the County of Cornwall, Etc
An Historical Survey of the County of Cornwall, Etc

Author: W Penaluna

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781022807440

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This two-volume work provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Cornwall, England, from ancient times to the early 20th century. W. Penaluna covers topics such as the mining industry, agriculture, and local customs and traditions, making this book a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the cultural heritage of Cornwall. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.