A Description of the Part of Devonshire Bordering on the Tamar and the Tavy, Vol. 1 of 3: Its Natural History, Manners, Customs, Superstitions, . a Series of Letters to Robert Southey, Esq.

Bray, Anna Eliza

ISBN 10: 0484780549 / ISBN 13: 9780484780544

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Description of the Part of Devonshire Bordering on the Tamar and the Tavy, Vol. 1 of 3: Its Natural History, Manners, Customs, Superstitions, . a Series of Letters to Robert Southey, Esq.
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484780549
• ISBN 13: 9780484780544
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

Explore Devonshire’s hidden corners through intimate letters that blend history, scenery, and local lore.

This three‑volume travel and biographical work follows Anna Eliza Bray as she shares observations on the natural history, manners, customs, and antiquities of Tavistock and the surrounding Dartmoor country. Through a series of letters to Robert Southey, the book threads climate, landscapes, and village life with notes on eminent figures, legendary stories, and the enduring marks of past ages. Rich with detail and personal reflection, it offers a vivid portrait of a region shaped by rivers, tors, abbeys, and a long, intertwined history.

• Gain a grounded sense of Tavistock, Dartmoor, and the Tamar and Tavy borderlands through descriptive passages and local anecdotes.
• Encounter historical notes on abbeys, monuments, and notable Devon figures, woven into a narrative of place.
• See how climate, geography, and tradition interact to shape local life, folklore, and architectural remnants.
• Enjoy glimpses of literary connections and the cultural context of the era the letters describe.

Ideal for readers of local history, Devon scenery, and 19th‑century travel writing who want a thoughtful, well‑grounded portrait of a distinctive corner of England.