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Title: A book of the west. Volume 2, Cornwall : being an introduction to Devon and Cornwall
Original Publication: New York: New Amsterdam Book Co., 1900.
Note: Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Carol Brown, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "A Book of the West, Volume 2: Cornwall" by S. Baring-Gould is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume serves as an introduction to the history and culture of Cornwall, focusing on various aspects, including the lives of Cornish saints, holy wells, and crosses that dot the landscape. The author likely aims to document and illuminate the unique heritage of this region, infusing the narrative with rich historical insights and local lore. The opening portion of the book delves into the historical significance of Cornish saints, categorizing them into five classes based on their origins, such as members of the royal Dumnonian family and Irish-Welsh colonists. Baring-Gould uses anecdotes, such as a humorous tale involving the devil contemplating the peculiar nature of Cornish saints, to engage readers while discussing the spread of Christianity in the area and the establishment of churches by these revered figures. The chapter sets the foundation for understanding the intertwining of local history and religious practices, encouraging readers to appreciate the cultural heritage of Cornwall as seen through the lives and legends of its saints. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine), 1834-1924
EBook No.: 73614
Published: May 13, 2024
Downloads: 53
Language: English
Subject: Cornwall (England : County)
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 book of the west. Volume 2, Cornwall : being an introduction to Devon and Cornwall
Original Publication: New York: New Amsterdam Book Co., 1900.
Note: Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Carol Brown, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "A Book of the West, Volume 2: Cornwall" by S. Baring-Gould is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume serves as an introduction to the history and culture of Cornwall, focusing on various aspects, including the lives of Cornish saints, holy wells, and crosses that dot the landscape. The author likely aims to document and illuminate the unique heritage of this region, infusing the narrative with rich historical insights and local lore. The opening portion of the book delves into the historical significance of Cornish saints, categorizing them into five classes based on their origins, such as members of the royal Dumnonian family and Irish-Welsh colonists. Baring-Gould uses anecdotes, such as a humorous tale involving the devil contemplating the peculiar nature of Cornish saints, to engage readers while discussing the spread of Christianity in the area and the establishment of churches by these revered figures. The chapter sets the foundation for understanding the intertwining of local history and religious practices, encouraging readers to appreciate the cultural heritage of Cornwall as seen through the lives and legends of its saints. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine), 1834-1924
EBook No.: 73614
Published: May 13, 2024
Downloads: 53
Language: English
Subject: Cornwall (England : County)
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.