
CAMBRIDGE COUNTY GEOGRAPHIES
CORNWALL
Cambridge County Geographies - CORNWALL - by - S. BARING-GOULD
With Maps, Diagrams, and Illustrations - Cambridge: - at the University Press 1910
ILLUSTRATIONS
MAPS
1. County and Shire. Meaning of the word.
2. General Characteristics.
3. Size, Shape, Boundaries.
4. Surface and General Features.
This volume offers a compact yet richly illustrated tour of Cornwall, guiding listeners from the rolling inland hills to the dramatic cliffs that frame its famous coastline. Detailed maps and early‑twentieth‑century photographs bring the county’s topography, geology and waterways to life, while concise explanations reveal how the landscape has shaped everyday life.
The narrative moves through natural history, climate and agriculture before turning to the region’s storied past—pre‑historic monuments, Celtic myths and the rise of fishing, mining and maritime trade. Brief sections on dialect, architecture and local industry provide a vivid snapshot of the people who have called this rugged peninsula home. Whether you’re a curious traveler, a student of British geography, or simply love vivid place‑based storytelling, the guide’s clear, engaging voice makes Cornwall’s character instantly accessible.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (177K characters)
Release date
2011-12-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1834–1924
A Victorian clergyman and scholar with wonderfully wide interests, he wrote everything from hymns and saints' lives to folklore, ghost stories, and regional travel books. He is still widely remembered for the hymn "Onward, Christian Soldiers" and for collecting traditional songs of Devon and Cornwall.
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