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Title:
A Guide to the Mount's Bay and the Land's End
Comprehending the topography, botany, agriculture, fisheries, antiquities, mining, mineralogy and geology of West Cornwall
Note: Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "A Guide to the Mount's Bay and the Land's End" by John Ayrton Paris is a comprehensive guidebook focusing on the geography, climate, and notable features of Western Cornwall, written in the early 19th century. The guide delves into various topics including topography, botany, geology, and local antiquities, aiming to provide information beneficial to both tourists and those seeking winter residence in the area, particularly invalids attracted by the noted mild climate. At the start of the guide, the author introduces the Mount's Bay and the Land's End district, painting a vivid picture of the region's captivating landscapes. He emphasizes Penzance as an excellent base for exploration, highlighting its growth and importance due to the favorable climate and increased interest in the natural sciences. The initial sections also outline the influence of geological studies embraced by the local Royal Geological Society, offering insights into the area's diverse natural history. The author sets the stage for further excursions throughout the region, including cultural observations and rich geological phenomena that would engage visitors and scholars alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Paris, John Ayrton, 1785-1856
EBook No.: 48116
Published: Jan 30, 2015
Downloads: 98
Language: English
Subject: Cornwall (England : County) -- Guidebooks
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
A Guide to the Mount's Bay and the Land's End
Comprehending the topography, botany, agriculture, fisheries, antiquities, mining, mineralogy and geology of West Cornwall
Note: Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Moti Ben-Ari 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: "A Guide to the Mount's Bay and the Land's End" by John Ayrton Paris is a comprehensive guidebook focusing on the geography, climate, and notable features of Western Cornwall, written in the early 19th century. The guide delves into various topics including topography, botany, geology, and local antiquities, aiming to provide information beneficial to both tourists and those seeking winter residence in the area, particularly invalids attracted by the noted mild climate. At the start of the guide, the author introduces the Mount's Bay and the Land's End district, painting a vivid picture of the region's captivating landscapes. He emphasizes Penzance as an excellent base for exploration, highlighting its growth and importance due to the favorable climate and increased interest in the natural sciences. The initial sections also outline the influence of geological studies embraced by the local Royal Geological Society, offering insights into the area's diverse natural history. The author sets the stage for further excursions throughout the region, including cultural observations and rich geological phenomena that would engage visitors and scholars alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Paris, John Ayrton, 1785-1856
EBook No.: 48116
Published: Jan 30, 2015
Downloads: 98
Language: English
Subject: Cornwall (England : County) -- Guidebooks
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.