02554cam a22003133u 4500 59237 UtSlPG 20260610134350.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Stockdale, Frederick Wilton Litchfield, 1786-1858 Excursions in the County of Cornwall : Comprising a Concise Historical and Topographical Delineation of the Principal Towns and Villages, Together With Descriptions of the Residences of the Nobility and Gentry, Remains of Antiquity, and Every Other Interesting Object of Curiosity Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-04-09 Produced by Chris Curnow, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Excursions in the County of Cornwall" by Frederick Wilton Litchfield Stockdale is a historical and topographical account written in the early 19th century. The work serves as a detailed guide for travelers and tourists, exploring Cornwall's principal towns, villages, noble residences, antiquities, and various points of interest. The author aims to present the county's rich commercial and cultural heritage, making it valuable for those interested in history, geography, and the local landscape. At the start of the work, Stockdale discusses the challenges he faced in compiling the volume due to Cornwall's geographic distance from London and its varied terrain. He emphasizes the county's significance both in terms of its picturesque beauty and its importance to antiquarians and geologists. The introduction sets the stage for detailed descriptions of the local environment, historical context, and notable sites, suggesting that readers can expect a comprehensive overview of Cornwall’s landscape and heritage, aimed at both the casual traveler and the serious enthusiast of the region's history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Cornwall (England : County) -- Description and travel Cornwall (England : County) -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59237 100063 100063