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Excursions in the County of Cornwall: Comprising a Concise Historical and Topographical Delineation of the Principal Towns and Villages, Together With ... Remains of Antiquity, and Every Other Interes - Hardcover

Frederick Wilton Litchfield Stockdale

 
9780331231823: Excursions in the County of Cornwall: Comprising a Concise Historical and Topographical Delineation of the Principal Towns and Villages, Together With ... Remains of Antiquity, and Every Other Interes

Synopsis

Explore Cornwall through its towns, antiquities, and picturesque landscapes.

This detailed volume offers a concise historical and topographical guide to the county’s principal towns and villages, with descriptions of noble residences, ancient remains, and curiosities that define Cornwall’s character.

Framed for travelers, historians, and armchair readers alike, the book blends topography with vivid glimpses of local life. It highlights coastal scenery, historic sites, and the people who shaped Cornwall, while balancing practical information with engaging narrative.
  • In-depth profiles of towns like Padstow, Camelford, Bodmin, and others, including key landmarks and local lore.
  • Descriptions of notable estates, ancestral seats, churches, fonts, monuments, and ruins.
  • Accounts of mining history, maritime communities, and the region’s distinctive climate and landscape.
  • Context for travelers with maps-like detail that still reads as a narrative journey through Cornwall.
Ideal for readers with an interest in British topography, local history, and the picturesque, as well as travelers planning a Cornish itinerary of heritage and scenery.

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