Cornwall

Mitton, G. E. (Geraldine Edith), 1868-1955Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.8

Word count: 174K words
Chapters: 18

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.Cornwall by G. E. MittonAuthor: Mitton, G. E. (Geraldine Edith), 1868-1955,Language: English, Class: DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe, Release Date: Jan 18, 2012

Editor's review

This is a public-domain regional guide to Cornwall, England. Mitton describes the area's geography, history and cultural landmarks in plain prose; it works as background reading rather than a travel guide. Its value lies in placing a region within its historical and geographical context and helping readers build a basic framework for understanding Cornwall. The writing is unshowy and the information density moderate, making it suitable as cultural preparation before a trip to Britain or as light reading for enthusiasts of local history. There is no need to memorize every place name; readers can skip between chapters that interest them and read alongside a map. Those seeking the latest travel information or a lavishly illustrated volume should look elsewhere.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers planning a trip to Cornwall, England, who want background first
General readers interested in English local history and regional geography
Those who need light English reading practice with public-domain texts
Readers who like to skip between chapters rather than read straight through

Not a good fit for

Travelers who want current transport, accommodation and ticket information
Readers expecting abundant images and visual design
Readers who prefer strong narrative or literary prose

Reading tips

Start with the table of contents and prioritize chapters related to your itinerary or interests.
Keep a map of Cornwall open while reading to match place names with locations and build a sense of space.
Don't try to memorize details; treat the book as background and note three to five key impressions afterward.

About the publisher

Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

Project Gutenberg is a digital publishing project focused on public-domain ebooks. Its publishing direction centers on classic literary works whose copyright has expired, covering genres such as poetry, drama, fiction, and epic. Representative books include Lyrical Ballads by Wordsworth and Coleridge, Proust's Du côté de chez Swann, Shakespeare's Macbeth and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Homer's The Iliad, Dante's La Divina Comèdia: Purgatòri, Cervantes's The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, and Grahame's The Wind in the Willows. Its author resources consist mainly of classic Western writers such as Wordsworth, Proust, Shakespeare, Homer, Dante, Cervantes, Grahame, and Tolstoy. Its publishing feature is the provision of freely accessible ebooks in EPUB and Kindle formats; it is not a traditional publisher, and publicly available information is limited.

FAQ

Can this book be used as a travel guide?

No. It is a public-domain regional guide focused on geography, history and cultural background; it does not provide current transport, accommodation or ticket information. It is best for cultural preparation before a trip, while practical arrangements still require a current travel guide.

Do I need to read it from start to finish?

No. The chapters are relatively independent, so you can choose according to interest or itinerary. For an overall picture, read the overview chapters first and then go into specific places; if you are preparing for a particular trip, jump straight to the relevant area.

How difficult is the English?

As an early public-domain text, it is fairly formal and contains many place names, but the sentence structure is not especially difficult. Read with a map and dictionary at hand; there is no need to memorize every dense cluster of place names—focus on regional features and historical threads.

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About the author

Mitton, G. E. (Geraldine Edith), 1868-1955 Author

Geraldine Edith Mitton (G. E. Mitton, 1868–1955) was a British writer of popular history and topographical works; relatively little is known about her life from public sources, and the library holds 16 of her books. Her subjects were wide-ranging: she wrote a literary biography for general readers, Jane Austen and Her Times, and topographical accounts of London districts and British places such as Mayfair, Belgravia, and Bayswater; Hammersmith, Fulham and Putney; Cornwall; and The Thames, as well as works on regions abroad, including Normandy. She also wrote knowledge books for children, among them The Children's Book of Stars and The Children's Book of London, introducing astronomy and city lore in plain language. Her work is chiefly historical and topographical, plainly written for a broad audience of adults and young readers alike.