Engraved by J Greig FONT, in Lostwithiel Church CORNWALL. Pub d . May 1 1624 by Simpkin & Marshall Stationers Court London Engraved by J. Greig from a Drawing by the Rev d G. A. Moore for the Excursions through Cornwall TRURO, from the Square CORNWALL. Pub d 1824, by Simpkin & Marshall, Stationers Court, London. Engraved by H. Bond from a Drawing by F. W. L. Stockdale for the Excursions through Cornwall S T . GERMAINS CHURCH, CORNWALL . Pub d Feb 1, 1824, by Simpkin & Mar

On the completion of the present volume, the Author begs to observe, that owing to the great distance of the County of Cornwall from the Metropolis, its hilly surface, and other unforeseen circumstances, his endeavours have been greatly retarded; the great interest, however, which is attached to the county in a commercial point of view, much more its importance to the antiquarian and geologist, will, it is presumed, render the work highly interesting. Although much has already been written upon

Cornwall is the most western county in England, and is almost wholly surrounded by the sea, excepting the eastern side, which is partly separated from Devonshire by the Tamar river. The greatest length of the county from Moorwinstow to the Land’s End, is nearly 90 miles; but its greatest breadth from Moorwinstow on the north, to Ram Head on the south, does not exceed 43 miles, and diminishes gradually till it is only, from Mount’s Bay to St. Ives, little more than seven miles. Its form, therefor

From Plymouth to the Land’s End; through Looe, Fowey, Lostwithiel, St. Austell, Mevagissey, Tregony, Grampound, Truro, Penryn, Falmouth, Helston, Marazion, and Penzance. The great importance attached of late years to the towns of Plymouth, Stonehouse, and Dock, in a commercial and nautical respect, has not only tended to render those places of great consequence in the West of England, but as travellers proceeding into Cornwall, generally take this direction in preference to the one which enters

From the Land’s End to Stratton; through St. Ives, Camborne, Redruth, St. Columb, Padstow, and Camelford. St. Just, about five miles from the Land’s End, is the first place of any note in this direction, and is situated about seven miles from Penzance; but chiefly remarkable as the birth-place of the celebrated Dr. Borlase, the historian of the Natural History and Antiquities of this county. [29] “The road to St. Ives,” says Dr. Maton, “when returning from the western part of the county, passes

From Stratton to Bodmin; through Launceston, Callington, Saltash, St. Germains, and Liskeard. The country between Stratton and Launceston, a distance of 12 miles, does not present anything requiring particular notice, except perhaps, within a few miles of the latter place bordering on Devon, Werrington Park , the seat of his Grace, the Duke of Northumberland. The house is rather a low building, and in point of architecture, is by no means imposing. The situation of the park, however, is particul

In a former part of this work, we gave a list of the principal Tin and Copper Mines in this county; but as we apprehended the limits of it would not allow a particular description of them, we have since, at the suggestion of some of our subscribers, curtailed the historical and topographical notices, with the view to enable us to present our readers with some little particulars as to the situation and nature of the most valuable mines now working. In passing through the county according to the p

Such travellers as may be desirous of making an excursion to these islands, will not only be much gratified by the voyage, but their health will be materially benefited by the congenial breezes of the ocean, and the mild temperature of the atmosphere, which is so peculiar to this part of the coast. The beauty also of the several marine prospects which such an excursion presents to notice, cannot fail to excite the most lively emotions: yet who can enjoy it, without reflecting on the many dreadfu

The following Letter to the Editor of the Annals of Philosophy is taken from that work for May, 1824. “DEAR SIR, Your geological readers will hear with infinite regret, that the celebrated Logan Stone in Cornwall, which has for so long a period been regarded as an object of great national interest and curiosity, and which has been visited by persons from the remotest extremity of Europe, has within the last few days been overturned by one of the Lieutenants of his Majesty’s navy, now commanding

1 .   If some of our most eminent Historical Painters were also employed to paint Altar Pieces, for the several new churches now erecting in London; it would be more beneficial to the Public, than the expenditure of so many thousands upon useless and meretricious ornaments: indeed some of the new buildings only tend to lessen the fame of the architects employed to erect them! 2 .   A Poem, descriptive of the beauty of the scenery on the banks of this river, has recently been written by Mr. T. N.