Cornish Family History and Local History Books on CD
DEVON AND CORNWALL LEADERS
First published in 1895 this book gives details of the great and good
of both Devon and Cornwall . Over fifty detailed biographies from
Lord Clifford of Chudleigh to John Cave New. A really useful
publication for those who have an interest in the history of both
these counties. Also included on this CD is “ Who's Who in Devon ”
with almost three hundred pages of biographies.
£7.50 including U.K. P & P
of both Devon and Cornwall . Over fifty detailed biographies from
Lord Clifford of Chudleigh to John Cave New. A really useful
publication for those who have an interest in the history of both
these counties. Also included on this CD is “ Who's Who in Devon ”
with almost three hundred pages of biographies.
£7.50 including U.K. P & P
PEEPS INTO THE HAUNTS AND HOMES
OF THE RURAL POPULATION OF CORNWALL
by
I.T. Tregellas
“Being Reminiscences of Cornish Characters and Characteristics,
Illustrative of the Dialect, Peculiarities etc. of the Inhabitants of West
and North Cornwall.”
Published in 1868 this book gives an insight of the life and times in
Cornwall prior to this date. A large number of people are mentioned,
not all with surnames, possibly one is your ancestor.
Whatever your interest, this CD book is a welcome addition to any
collection.
£7.50 including U.K. P & P
Illustrative of the Dialect, Peculiarities etc. of the Inhabitants of West
and North Cornwall.”
Published in 1868 this book gives an insight of the life and times in
Cornwall prior to this date. A large number of people are mentioned,
not all with surnames, possibly one is your ancestor.
Whatever your interest, this CD book is a welcome addition to any
collection.
£7.50 including U.K. P & P
CORNWALL
by
Arthur L. Salmon
A satisfactory guide-book must not be exclusively architectural, or
historic, or legendary, or scientific ; it must aim at being all. In
Cornwall such breadth of treatment is particularly needed. Cornwall is
like no other English county. Its nearest resemblance in England will
be found in Devon ; parts of Ireland are equally or more similar. But
there are features in Cornwall not to be found elsewhere. One special
point is the hagiology. In most counties it is enough to say of a church
that it is dedicated to St. Paul or to St. James ; in Cornwall it is not
enough to say that a church is dedicated to St. Sennen, or St. Feock, or
St. Gwinear. Readers will want to know who these saints were. The
names sound strangely unfamiliar. Even when we meet a dedication to
St. Paul, we must be careful not to conclude hastily that the great
Apostle of the Gentiles is referred to. Cornish dedications are entirely
Celtic.
A fine book packed with information relating to Cornwall.
£7.50 including U.K. P & P
historic, or legendary, or scientific ; it must aim at being all. In
Cornwall such breadth of treatment is particularly needed. Cornwall is
like no other English county. Its nearest resemblance in England will
be found in Devon ; parts of Ireland are equally or more similar. But
there are features in Cornwall not to be found elsewhere. One special
point is the hagiology. In most counties it is enough to say of a church
that it is dedicated to St. Paul or to St. James ; in Cornwall it is not
enough to say that a church is dedicated to St. Sennen, or St. Feock, or
St. Gwinear. Readers will want to know who these saints were. The
names sound strangely unfamiliar. Even when we meet a dedication to
St. Paul, we must be careful not to conclude hastily that the great
Apostle of the Gentiles is referred to. Cornish dedications are entirely
Celtic.
A fine book packed with information relating to Cornwall.
£7.50 including U.K. P & P
NOOKS AND CORNERS IN CORNWALL
by
C.A. Dawson Scott
A lovely book aimed at the traveller to Cornwall in the early part of
the twentieth century. It full of useful and interesting information and
begins with a warning that despite that the Cornish are cheerful and
pleasure-loving there is a lack of wayside taverns!
Chapters Include;
Looe: A Cage for Scolds
Tennyson and Bude
A Female Dick Whittington
The Eddystone
Cotehele
And many others
£7.50 including U.K. P & P
the twentieth century. It full of useful and interesting information and
begins with a warning that despite that the Cornish are cheerful and
pleasure-loving there is a lack of wayside taverns!
Chapters Include;
Looe: A Cage for Scolds
Tennyson and Bude
A Female Dick Whittington
The Eddystone
Cotehele
And many others
£7.50 including U.K. P & P
THE FABULOUS HISTORY OF THE
ANCIENT KINGDOM OF CORNWALL
by
Thomas Hogg
This publication is a real surprise in that most of it is written in
verse. Published in 1827 and with over five hundred pages it covers
such diverse subjects as Brutus, First Cornish Wrestling, Witchcraft,
The Roman Period, Religion of Ancient Cornwall, The Saxons,
King Arthur and many other subjects.
The end of the book has copious notes referring to the text. All in all
this is an excellent CD for anyone who has in interest in studying
this lovely county.
£7.50 including U.K. P & P
THE MINES OF CORNWALL AND DEVON
Statistics and Observations
by
Thomas Spargo
This book published in 1865 is a must for anyone who has an
interest in the counties of Cornwall and Devon. It goes into great
detail regarding the history and statistics of hundreds of mines,
from the name of the manager, landowner, depth of the adit, when
first opened and many other pieces of useful information.
Although the title page states that there are Maps, Plans and
Sections, these were either removed before digitization or never
included in the book. However, despite this it still remains one of
the most complete listings of mines and of great use to scholars of
this subject, or for anyone looking to add detail to their family
history.
£7.50 including U.K. P & P
interest in the counties of Cornwall and Devon. It goes into great
detail regarding the history and statistics of hundreds of mines,
from the name of the manager, landowner, depth of the adit, when
first opened and many other pieces of useful information.
Although the title page states that there are Maps, Plans and
Sections, these were either removed before digitization or never
included in the book. However, despite this it still remains one of
the most complete listings of mines and of great use to scholars of
this subject, or for anyone looking to add detail to their family
history.
£7.50 including U.K. P & P
CORNISH WORTHIES
Volumes 1 and 2
Published in 1884 this set of two volumes contains, what is
described by the author as being "Sketches of Some Eminent
Cornish Men and Families". Describing them as being sketches is
rather doing an injustice to his work, as most are exceptionally
well researched and not at all lacking in detail.
Some of those mentioned are The Arundells, William Borlase,
Davy and Mrs Boscawen to name just a few.
For those who had an interest in Cornwall, its families and history
this book in CD form is a very welcome addition to any collection.
£7.50 including U.K. P & P
described by the author as being "Sketches of Some Eminent
Cornish Men and Families". Describing them as being sketches is
rather doing an injustice to his work, as most are exceptionally
well researched and not at all lacking in detail.
Some of those mentioned are The Arundells, William Borlase,
Davy and Mrs Boscawen to name just a few.
For those who had an interest in Cornwall, its families and history
this book in CD form is a very welcome addition to any collection.
£7.50 including U.K. P & P
