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Title: Footprints of Former Men in Far Cornwall
Note: Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Footprints of Former Men in Far Cornwall" by Robert Stephen Hawker is a collection of prose sketches written in the late 19th century. The work intertwines biographical accounts, folklore, and historical observations, showcasing the unique culture and legends of Cornwall through the narrative lens of a local vicar. The central figure of this collection is Hawker himself, who reflects on the rich heritage of the Cornish people and their traditions. At the start of the text, the author introduces the parish of Morwenstow, depicting it as a historically significant area that has undergone significant transformation over centuries. He describes the wild and rugged landscape shaped by the Atlantic and the Tamar River and highlights the ancient history of its churches and local legends, particularly focusing on St. Morwenna. The opening portion effectively sets the stage for a wider exploration of Cornwall's mythical past and the figures that inhabit its folklore, suggesting that the reader will journey through both poignant histories and whimsical tales, woven together with Hawker’s insightful commentary on the passage of time and the endurance of local customs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hawker, Robert Stephen, 1803?-1875
Editor: Byles, C. E. (Charles Edward), 1873-1944
Illustrator: Pethybridge, J. Ley
EBook No.: 45316
Published: Apr 4, 2014
Downloads: 252
Language: English
Subject: Cornwall (England : County) -- 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: Footprints of Former Men in Far Cornwall
Note: Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Henry Flower, Chris Curnow 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: "Footprints of Former Men in Far Cornwall" by Robert Stephen Hawker is a collection of prose sketches written in the late 19th century. The work intertwines biographical accounts, folklore, and historical observations, showcasing the unique culture and legends of Cornwall through the narrative lens of a local vicar. The central figure of this collection is Hawker himself, who reflects on the rich heritage of the Cornish people and their traditions. At the start of the text, the author introduces the parish of Morwenstow, depicting it as a historically significant area that has undergone significant transformation over centuries. He describes the wild and rugged landscape shaped by the Atlantic and the Tamar River and highlights the ancient history of its churches and local legends, particularly focusing on St. Morwenna. The opening portion effectively sets the stage for a wider exploration of Cornwall's mythical past and the figures that inhabit its folklore, suggesting that the reader will journey through both poignant histories and whimsical tales, woven together with Hawker’s insightful commentary on the passage of time and the endurance of local customs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hawker, Robert Stephen, 1803?-1875
Editor: Byles, C. E. (Charles Edward), 1873-1944
Illustrator: Pethybridge, J. Ley
EBook No.: 45316
Published: Apr 4, 2014
Downloads: 252
Language: English
Subject: Cornwall (England : County) -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.