Cornish Characters and Strange Events

A vivid mosaic of Cornwall’s past unfolds in this lively compilation of lesser‑known personalities and oddities. From hard‑bitten miners whose underground toil forged fierce devotion, to daring smugglers who dodged the Crown’s revenue, the pages brim with hardy seamen, curious scientists and eccentric thinkers. Folklore drifts in alongside the facts, offering the legendary fairy‑fed girl and other haunting superstitions that still echo along the rugged coast.

Interspersed with more than sixty full‑page engravings taken from historic prints, the book lets listeners picture each quirky portrait as it is recounted. The author’s gracious acknowledgments hint at a community of scholars and locals who helped bring these forgotten stories to life. Together, the sketches and anecdotes create a richly textured portrait of a county that has always marched to its own drum.