The Little Book of Cornwall, Hardcover

A compendium of fascinating information about Cornwall past and present, this book contains a plethora of entertaining facts about the county's famous and occasionally infamous men and women, its towns and countryside, history, natural history, literary, artistic and sporting achievements, agriculture, transport, industry, and royal visits.

About author(s):John Van der Kiste has written over 30 books, including royal and historical biographies, local history, true crime, music and a novel. He has also written articles and reviewed books for national and local journals and was a consultant for the BBC TV documentary "The King, the Kaiser and the Tsar" (2003). He lives in Devon, and his hobbies include music, walking on Dartmoor, and art.