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Title:
The Story of an Ancient Parish: Breage with Germoe
With Some Account of Its Armigers, Worthies and Unworthies, Smugglers and Wreckers, Its Traditions and Superstitions
Note: Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: The Celtic period -- The Saxons -- From the Norman Conquest to the Reformation -- The Reformation to the end of the Commonwealth -- Recent times -- The Godolphins -- The Arundells, de Pengersicks, Miltons and Sparnons -- Worthies and unworthies -- Place names and superstitions.
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Summary: "The Story of an Ancient Parish: Breage with Germoe" by H. R. Coulthard is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the extensive and rich history of the ancient parish of Breage and Germoe in Cornwall, detailing its various inhabitants and events, including notable figures and local legends. The narrative delves into the traditions, customs, and social dynamics shaping the parish over centuries, offering insights into its significance in the broader context of Cornwall's history. At the start of the narrative, Coulthard sets the stage for the exploration of Breage's ancient history, beginning with an examination of its earliest inhabitants, the Ivernians. The text outlines the arrival of the Celtic peoples and their interaction with the native population, as well as the establishment of religious practices that have persisted through time. The author highlights significant archaeological finds, such as stone tools and remnants of ancient structures, indicating a rich cultural tapestry. The opening chapters invoke a sense of place and history, inviting readers to appreciate the complexities of this ancient parish and the interplay of various cultural and historical influences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Coulthard, H. R.
EBook No.: 40488
Published: Aug 12, 2012
Downloads: 178
Language: English
Subject: Cornwall (England : County)
Subject: Breage (England) -- History
Subject: Germoe (England) -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Story of an Ancient Parish: Breage with Germoe
With Some Account of Its Armigers, Worthies and Unworthies, Smugglers and Wreckers, Its Traditions and Superstitions
Note: Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: The Celtic period -- The Saxons -- From the Norman Conquest to the Reformation -- The Reformation to the end of the Commonwealth -- Recent times -- The Godolphins -- The Arundells, de Pengersicks, Miltons and Sparnons -- Worthies and unworthies -- Place names and superstitions.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Paul Clark and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Story of an Ancient Parish: Breage with Germoe" by H. R. Coulthard is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the extensive and rich history of the ancient parish of Breage and Germoe in Cornwall, detailing its various inhabitants and events, including notable figures and local legends. The narrative delves into the traditions, customs, and social dynamics shaping the parish over centuries, offering insights into its significance in the broader context of Cornwall's history. At the start of the narrative, Coulthard sets the stage for the exploration of Breage's ancient history, beginning with an examination of its earliest inhabitants, the Ivernians. The text outlines the arrival of the Celtic peoples and their interaction with the native population, as well as the establishment of religious practices that have persisted through time. The author highlights significant archaeological finds, such as stone tools and remnants of ancient structures, indicating a rich cultural tapestry. The opening chapters invoke a sense of place and history, inviting readers to appreciate the complexities of this ancient parish and the interplay of various cultural and historical influences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Coulthard, H. R.
EBook No.: 40488
Published: Aug 12, 2012
Downloads: 178
Language: English
Subject: Cornwall (England : County)
Subject: Breage (England) -- History
Subject: Germoe (England) -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.