Cornish Worthies: Sketches of Some Eminent Cornish Men and Families, Volume 2

Tregellas, Walter H. (Walter Hawken), 1831-1894Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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629K words
Chapters
63

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English Originals General Biography Human GeographyPortrait GalleryLocal GentryFamily BiographyGroup BiographyHistorical RecoveryCornish ScenerySocial ObservationFolk CustomsModern China

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Cornish Worthies: Sketches of Some Eminent Cornish Men and Families, Volume 2Author: Tregellas, Walter H. (Walter Hawken), 1831-1894,Language: English, Class: DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe, Release Date: Aug 8, 2014

Editor's review

Cornish Worthies: Sketches of Some Eminent Cornish Men and Families, Volume 2 is the second volume of English sketches of notable figures and families by Walter H. Tregellas, freely released by Project Gutenberg and classified under the history of England and Ireland. Its value lies in linking Cornish local memory through individuals: each piece centers on a notable local figure or family, balancing personal deeds with local background, reading like a set of local history sketches. As a public-domain electronic text, it is convenient for searching names, places, and family relationships, suitable as an index of materials for local and family history, and also as English reading for understanding the local culture of southwestern England. Note that it is not a systematic general history; the pieces are relatively independent, and the narration carries the perspective of its era of compilation. It is best to read selectively according to interest, with maps and chronologies at hand, and to avoid treating a single sketch as a complete and definitive account.

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Reading tips

  1. First look at the table of contents and select families or figures of interest; read by piece rather than from beginning to end.
  2. Keep a map of Cornwall at hand while reading, marking place names as they appear to build a sense of space.
  3. Make brief timeline notes on key figures to compare the emphases of different pieces.
  4. When encountering genealogical passages, skim them first and return to examine name relationships in detail as needed.

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Contents

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FAQ

Can this book be read as a general local history of Cornwall? It is not advisable. It is a collection of sketches of figures and families; the pieces are relatively independent and focus on individual cases rather than systematic narrative. To build an overall historical framework, use a general history or chronology alongside it, and treat this book as supplementary material on personal details.
Do I need to read Volume 1 before Volume 2? The materials do not indicate a continuous plot between the two volumes; the pieces mostly center on different figures and families. It is usually feasible to read selectively from Volume 2; if you encounter names or families already discussed in the previous volume, simply consult Volume 1 as needed—there is no need to read in order.
Is the genealogical information in the book reliable? This book is a public-domain collection of local biographical sketches from its era of compilation; genealogies and deeds should be treated as leads rather than definitive conclusions. Before citing specific lineages or dates, verify them against local archives or other independent historical sources, and avoid treating a single narrative as final.
Is the English reading threshold high? The text is nineteenth-century English, with dense passages on biographies and family relationships and many old-fashioned expressions. It is more suitable for readers with intermediate or higher English reading ability who are willing to look up words; beginners can start with short pieces and use maps and name references to reduce difficulty.

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About the author

Tregellas, Walter H. (Walter Hawken), 1831-1894 Author

Walter H. Tregellas (1831–1894) was a nineteenth-century British writer known for compiling materials on the local history and notable figures of Cornwall. Public information about him is limited, and few details of his life are systematically recorded; his contribution to local history is chiefly embodied in the two-volume Cornish Worthies: Sketches of Some Eminent Cornish Men and Families. In the form of short biographies, the work outlines the lives and deeds of a range of notable Cornish figures and families, touching also on local customs and historical context. The writing is plain and factual, with an emphasis on gathering source material and narrating personal histories. Arranged in separate volumes for ease of reference, the book remains a useful older resource for the study of Cornish local history and family lineages. Tregellas did not aim at grand argument but at preserving and organizing local records, and his work offers later readers basic material for understanding Cornish figures.