Project Gutenberg 2019-10-23 Public domain in the USA. 1479 Gilbert, Davies 1767 1839 Giddy, Davies Davies, Gilbert Boase, Henry S. (Henry Samuel) 1799 1883 Boase, Henry Samuel Hals, William 1655 Tonkin, Thomas 1678 1742 The Parochial History of Cornwall, Volume 2 (of 4) Produced by Chris Curnow, Carol Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Parochial History of Cornwall, Volume 2 (of 4)" by Davies Gilbert et al. is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume delves into the local history, geography, and notable families of Cornwall, focusing particularly on the parish of Falmouth and its significance as a harbor. It serves as a detailed exploration of the region's historical context, its development, and its prominent figures. The opening of this volume details Falmouth's geographical position, emphasizing the safety and grandeur of its harbor, which is noted as one of Britain's best for maritime activities. The text provides historical insights into the development of the town, tracing its origins from a small creek known as Smithick to its emergence as a bustling port due to the initiatives of Sir Peter Killigrew. Additionally, it mentions several important families, including the Killigrews, as well as various nautical engagements that highlight the region’s maritime heritage and commerce. This historical narrative sets the stage for a deeper understanding of Cornwall's rich past, underpinned by anecdotes and descriptions of its notable landmarks, families, and notable events. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Cornwall (England : County) -- History Geology -- England -- Cornwall (County) DA Text Category: History - British 2511266 2025-08-24T06:46:06.402207 text/html 2375445 2024-10-17T14:19:37 text/html 821737 2025-08-24T06:46:53.090935 application/epub+zip 823610 2025-08-24T06:46:15.656091 application/epub+zip 823610 2025-08-24T06:46:11.019134 application/epub+zip 1677736 2025-08-24T06:47:18.232823 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1159188 2025-08-24T06:46:47.605015 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1162116 2022-09-27T10:59:20.554464 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1533075 2025-08-24T06:45:57.665685 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1513068 2024-10-17T14:19:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18181 2025-08-24T06:47:18.478784 application/rdf+xml 8771 2025-08-24T06:46:11.625107 image/jpeg 1569 2025-08-24T06:46:11.350103 image/jpeg 676469 2025-08-24T06:46:06.549178 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia