The Survey of Cornwall by Richard Carew (Devon and Cornwall Record Society, 47) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 090185347X ISBN 13: 9780901853479

Publisher: Devon and Cornwall Record Society, 2004

Synopsis

The Survey of Cornwall by Richard Carew, published in 1603, is the first and classic description of Cornwall, The first of two parts describes its landscape, mining, agriculture, fishing, communications, and government, and discusses the Cornish people, their speech, customs and recreations. The second part takes us on a tour through the nine hundreds of Cornwall, with particular attention to natural features and curiosities, towns, and gentlemen's seats.The Survey gives us both a delightful picture of Tudor Cornwall and an essential resource for studying its history. This edition provides the reader with a facsimile reproduction of Carew's book, together with an introduction explaining his life, work, and importance, and a full index to the contents of the work.

About this edition

• Publisher: Devon and Cornwall Record Society
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 090185347X
• ISBN 13: 9780901853479
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 410
• Editor: Chynoweth John, Orme Nicholas, Walsham Alexandra M