Books about Cornwall

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The popular press delights in 'The Beast of Exmoor' and 'The Beast of Bodmin' but what is the truth behind these apparent sightings of big cats in the South West? Chris Moiser has been investigating for many years.

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15 walks, 6-9km (4-6 miles), exploring the moor’s scenery, antiquities and industrial past.

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15 circular walks typically 6-8 km (4-5 miles) in length and likely to occupy a morning or an afternoon. 'North Cornwall' here means the area north of the A30 and east of the Camel Estuary.

Shortish walks near the Land's End    Paul White

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14 circular walks typically 6-8 km in length and likely to occupy a morning or an afternoon. Covers West Penwith from Zennor Head round to Mousehole.

Shortish walks St Ives to Padstow   David Wright

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As well as extensive stretches of coast path with stunning views, there are walks through woodland, river valleys and dunes. 14 walks, 6-8km (4-5 miles).

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Water-colour paintings, with personal comments and anecdotes, capturing the glory and the grit of steam from 1830 to the 1960s. Nick Luff, a former railway fireman, is a volunteer on the South Devon Railway.

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First published in 1602 and reissued in every century since then, this fascinating insight into Elizabethan life is regarded as the most important book ever written about Cornwall. Unabridged text, with modern spelling and punctuation

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Following clues in the French 12th century poem by Béroul about the illicit passion between Tristan and Queen Iseult, the author travels through Cornwall seeking the truth behind the legend. Colour throughout.

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Suggested walking routes in and around this most famous of North Cornwall's harbours, with fascinating information about what you're seeing along the way.