DRAKE - THE SEA-KING OF DEVON
by
George M. Towle
For those who want an easy history of the life of Sir Francis Drake
this CD is for you. Published in 1883 as part of the “Young Folks'
Heroes of History” series one should not be misled by the title of this
series. It is a well written book that charts the life of Drake in an easy
to read and understandable format that makes history fun.
If all history books were written like this far more would take an
interest in their own past
£7.50 including U.K. P & P
this CD is for you. Published in 1883 as part of the “Young Folks'
Heroes of History” series one should not be misled by the title of this
series. It is a well written book that charts the life of Drake in an easy
to read and understandable format that makes history fun.
If all history books were written like this far more would take an
interest in their own past
£7.50 including U.K. P & P
Devon Family History and Local History Books on CD
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
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
GEMS IN A GRANITE SETTING
by
William Crossing
Anyone who has previously taken an interest in the life and history
of Dartmoor will be familiar with the names of Beatrice Chase and
Sabine Bearing-Gould. One other must also be added to this
illustrious list and that is William Crossing. He is now considered
one of the best authorities on Dartmoor and its antiquities, having
made it the subject of his life's work and his writings being as
popular, and relevant, today as they have ever been.
Numerous subjects, photographs and locations are covered in the
book. Some of these are Sir Thomas Wise, Black Tor Copse in the
Seventeenth Century, Lustleigh Cleave, the Bovey River, the Manor
of Spitchwick and many others.
£7.50 including U.K. P & P
THE HISTORY OF DEVONSHIRE
by
The Rev. Thomas Moore
Published in 1829. In over 900 pages this book gives concise
biographies of over two hundred notable Devonians from Anglo-
Saxon times to the early nineteenth century. Obviously it covers
such famous people as Sir Francis Drake and Walter Raleigh but
the vast majority are lesser known individuals and some of the
other surnames appearing are Wolcot, Hallet, Downman and many
others. This book is invaluable to those who have an interest in the
general history of Devon or even if you family in not mentioned it
will greatly enhance your family history by helping to understand
the people and times when your ancestor lived.
An invaluable guide for any historian of Devonshire’s past.
£7.50 including U.K. P & P
biographies of over two hundred notable Devonians from Anglo-
Saxon times to the early nineteenth century. Obviously it covers
such famous people as Sir Francis Drake and Walter Raleigh but
the vast majority are lesser known individuals and some of the
other surnames appearing are Wolcot, Hallet, Downman and many
others. This book is invaluable to those who have an interest in the
general history of Devon or even if you family in not mentioned it
will greatly enhance your family history by helping to understand
the people and times when your ancestor lived.
An invaluable guide for any historian of Devonshire’s past.
£7.50 including U.K. P & P
THE
NOTE-BOOK OF TRISTRAM RISDON
1608 - 1628
Transcribed and Edited by
James Dallas F.L.S and Henry G. Porter
(Devon Genealogical, Heraldic and Local History Interest)
Between 1608 and 1628 Tristram Risdon compiled notes relating to
various high ranking families in Devon, starting from the fourteenth
century to the sixteenth century. These notes lay in the Cathedral
Library at Exeter until they were transcribed and published in 1897.
Subjects include - General Armory [of Devon families] - Feudal
Baronies of Devon and their Holders, - Knights and Distinguished
Men of Devon to name a few. There are also chapters on Barons and
Knights for Cornwall Dorset and Wiltshire as well as Knights of
Somerset and Tenants of lands and Manors of England circa 1327 to
1540.
Over 300 pages containing heraldic and biographical information
relating to various families and individuals. As these are transcripts
some are in Latin but most can be translated fairly easily and with
the help of a basic Latin dictionary (if needed) should present no
problems. This is an invaluable publication for anyone who has a
Devon family or a historical interest in the county of Devon,
containing a lot of information that is difficult to find elsewhere.
£7.50 including U.K. P & P
various high ranking families in Devon, starting from the fourteenth
century to the sixteenth century. These notes lay in the Cathedral
Library at Exeter until they were transcribed and published in 1897.
Subjects include - General Armory [of Devon families] - Feudal
Baronies of Devon and their Holders, - Knights and Distinguished
Men of Devon to name a few. There are also chapters on Barons and
Knights for Cornwall Dorset and Wiltshire as well as Knights of
Somerset and Tenants of lands and Manors of England circa 1327 to
1540.
Over 300 pages containing heraldic and biographical information
relating to various families and individuals. As these are transcripts
some are in Latin but most can be translated fairly easily and with
the help of a basic Latin dictionary (if needed) should present no
problems. This is an invaluable publication for anyone who has a
Devon family or a historical interest in the county of Devon,
containing a lot of information that is difficult to find elsewhere.
£7.50 including U.K. P & P
