
audiobook
by Charles G. (Charles George) Harper
Transcriber's Note:
THE CORNISH COAST (SOUTH) And the Isles of Scilly
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I NEW BRIDGE—THE TAMAR—MORWELL ROCKS—CALSTOCK—COTHELE—PENTILLIE—LANDULPH
CHAPTER II SALTASH—SALTASH BRIDGE—TREMATON CASTLE—ST. GERMANS—ANTONY—RAME—MOUNT EDGCUMBE—MILLBROOK
CHAPTER III DOWNDERRY—LOOE—TALLAND—POLPERRO—LANTEGLOS-JUXTA-FOWEY
CHAPTER IV FOWEY—THE FOWEY RIVER—ST. VEEP—GOLANT—LERRIN—ST. WINNOW—LOSTWITHIEL
CHAPTER V POLKERRIS—MENABILLY—PAR—THE BISCOVEY STONE—CHARLESTOWN, ST. AUSTELL, AND THE CHINA-CLAY INDUSTRY—THE MENGU STONE—PORTHPEAN—MEVAGISSEY—ST. MICHAEL CAERHAYES—VERYAN—GERRANS—ST. ANTHONY-IN ROSELAND
CHAPTER VI ROSELAND—ST. MAWES—FALMOUTH
CHAPTER VII FLUSHING—PENRYN AND THE KILLIGREW LADIES—MYLOR—ST. JUST-IN-ROSELAND—RESTRONGUET CREEK, DEVORAN AND ST. FEOCK—KING HARRY PASSAGE—RUAN CREEK—MALPAS—TRESILIAN CREEK AND THE SURRENDER OF THE CORNISH ARMY.
A gentle voice guides you along the southern stretch of a rugged coastline, where cliffs plunge into sea‑capped coves and historic bridges span the winding rivers. The narrative pauses at each harbor, sharing the feel of early spring breezes and the lingering scent of salt. Along the way, vivid descriptions of ancient castles and quiet villages invite listeners to picture life on the edge of the Atlantic.
The journey weaves together stories of local legends, shipwrecks that litter the shore, and the industrious spirit of communities that have long relied on the tide. From the bustling market of Penzance to the secluded cliffs of Kynance, each stop is accompanied by colourful anecdotes about smugglers, lighthouse keepers and the porcelain‑clad china‑clay industry. Illustrations and detailed maps, referenced throughout, help paint a clear picture of the terrain for the ear.
Listening feels like a leisurely cycle ride through history, punctuated by moments of quiet reflection at places like St Michael’s Mount or the Scilly Islands. The gentle cadence of the narrator makes the geography come alive, offering both an informative tour and a soothing escape for anyone drawn to the sea‑sprayed charm of Cornwall.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (342K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chris Curnow, Craig Kirkwood and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2014-12-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1863–1943
An English author and illustrator best known for lively, self-illustrated travel books about Britain’s roads, coasts, inns, and literary landscapes. His work mixes local history, topography, and a strong sense of place, making even an ordinary road feel storied.
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