Folklore of Cornwall

Folklore of Cornwall PDF Author: Clifford Shaw
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0750956526
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 258

Book Description
Standing alone at the bottom tip of England and despite the enormous influx of tourists it receives each year, Cornwall boasts many unique traditions. This volume touches on the wide variety of legends, songs and stories and their relationship with the rugged landscape: from standing stones and tales of sea-monsters and mermaids to ghosts, fairies and giants. The book looks at pagan ceremonies and old traditions, and the very Cornish love of singing. It further discusses the Cornish tongue, and the old language of Cornwall. And, of course, no study of Cornwall would be complete without some consideration of King Arthur and his legacy upon the folklore of the county.

We Are Not All Pitchforks And Pasties

We Are Not All Pitchforks And Pasties PDF Author: Bill Visick
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1291616594
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 38

Book Description
A story with poems on life and times in the county of Cornwall

Cornish Stories

Cornish Stories PDF Author: Mark Guy Pearse
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cornwall (England : County)
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description

In the Country

In the Country PDF Author: Morgan George Watkins
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : England
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description

The Wicked Marquess

The Wicked Marquess PDF Author: Maggie MacKeever
Publisher: Belgrave House
ISBN: 0982171781
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 415

Book Description
Miranda is determined not to wed, lest she make a scandal like her mama and grandmama and her great-grandmama, all of whom had shocking weaknesses for charming scoundrels. But then Fate places in her pathway the very rakehelly Lord Baird. Regency Romance by Maggie MacKeever; originally published by Belgrave House/Regency Reads

Rick Stein's Seafood Lovers' Guide

Rick Stein's Seafood Lovers' Guide PDF Author: Rick Stein
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1446415430
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
Rick (and Chalky his trusty dog) discover great seafood dishes and small delicacies amongst the tidal estuaries, shingle banks and rocky shores of Britain. Rick travels from the bleak Suffolk coast where fishermen scrape a living catching cod to the wild, clear waters of Scotland's lochs bringing back an abundance of stories and imaginative, colourful recipes. The book is organised geographically with each chapter covering one of the regions featured in the BBC series. Rick describes the fish-catching and fish-eating traditions of each area as well as details of the local life, legends and literature. He singles out local delicacies and includes six to eight fish and seafood recipes per chapter. Each chapter is illustrated with stunning food and landscape photography and ends with an area map and a guide to a small selection of the best hotels, restaurants, pubs and specialist suppliers (including information on extra locations, not featured in the series). 'Just as I do in the restaurant to keep ahead of the game, I look for the best suppliers, the freshest fish and who catches them. In a way, this is what this series is about, the fish I love, for all sorts of reasons, not just taste or fashion, where they come from and the people who catch them and the best way to cook them. As a result of looking around the country for the best seafood, it's turned out to be a love affair with the changing coastline of Great Britain and Ireland and the business of going to sea in small boats to catch the freshest prime fish we have.' Rick Stein

The Reader's Index

The Reader's Index PDF Author: Croydon Public Libraries
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Library catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 606

Book Description

The Little Book of Cornwall

The Little Book of Cornwall PDF Author: John Van der Kiste
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0752492691
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 177

Book Description
A compendium of fascinating information about Cornwall past and present, this book contains a plethora of entertaining facts about the county's famous and occasionally infamous men and women, its towns and countryside, history, natural history, literary, artistic and sporting achievements, agriculture, transport, industry and royal visits. A reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped in to time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage, the secrets and the enduring fascination of the county. A remarkably engaging little book, this is essential reading for visitors and locals alike. Did You Know? In British law no officer or agent of the Crown, which includes both Westminster and the Anglican Church, can legally set foot upon Cornish soil without the express and joint permissions of the Duke of Cornwall and Cornwall's Stannary Parliament. Dolly Pentreath (c. 1680–1777), is popularly regarded as the last true speaker of the Cornish language and her last words were reputedly 'Me ne vidn cewsel Sawznek!' ('I don't want to speak English!'). Penzance boasts the county's only officially designated promenade, which extends for just over a mile from the town harbour to Newlyn. Founded in 1860 Warrens Bakery, a family-owned chain based in St Just in Penwith, supplies pasties to Fortnum & Mason. Cornwall's flag is that of St Piran and shows a white cross which represents molten tin oozing out of a black rock which Piran used when building his fireplace.
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