Books about Cornwall

 978-189938331-3     £2.99    Order info

A short history and description (including Paul and Lamorna) by a writer born and bred in Mounts Bay. Full colour throughout.

978-189938319-1    £3.99    Order info

The author explores the remarkable history of this magical island, as a monastery, as a fortress and as a country house, administered by The National Trust. Illustrated in full colour.

978-189938356-6     £3.99    Order info

Suggested routes and places to visit to explore all aspects of the Land's End, lush valleys of the sheltered south, the lonely grandeur of the north coast, and ancient sites on the central plateau. Eleanor Allen is an award-winning children's book author whose family lived at Sennen.

978-189938328-3     £2.99    Order info

Tintagel and its rugged castle conjure up colourful images of King Arthur and his court, but what is the real history behind them? Illustrated throughout in full colour.

978-189938358-0     £2.99   Order info

A hilariously entertaining look at life in Cornwall from the perspective of cats. Full colour illustrations.

Liz and Tom Jeffery      978-1906474-06-5   £3.99   Order info

15 rides, all on-road or on dedicated cycle paths, and intended for experienced cyclists. 

978-189938311-5     £6.99   Order info

An affectionate tribute to Daphne du Maurier, with previously unpublished personal photographs and anecdotes, by one of her close friends for over 20 years. Many full colour photographs.

978-189938310-8     £4.99   Order info

Travelling through this beautiful county of mystery and magic, Peter Underwood relates strange happenings that cannot easily be explained by known laws of nature.

978-189938345-0     £3.99   Order info

The Lizard is a place of great contrasts, from the bare cliffs of the western coast to the wooded inlets of the Helford River and the delightful coastal villages of the east. This book is a general introduction to these local charms as well as a memento of their beauty. Colour photographs throughout.