A WEEK AT THE LIZARD
Written by Rev C.A. Johns
Published by Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge
in 1848
- Categorised in:
- TOPOGRAPHY (UK)
- SOUTH WEST UK
- CORNWALL
- NATURAL HISTORY
- ANTIQUARIAN
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (BRITISH)
A WEEK AT THE LIZARD
Written by Rev C.A. Johns.
Stock no. 1202186
1848.
Hardback.
Small format.
Good condition.
Gilt title to spine. B/w engravings. 322 pages. Small format. Spine is browned, split and frayed with chipping. Covers are warped and marked. Inscription in ink to title page. Hinges pulled. Some page marks.
Front cover
Contents
- Chapter I Character of the District - Fertility of Hornblende rock - Lizard Lights - Bumble - Fishing with Fly
- Chapter II Most southerly point in England - Wreck on the Crenval - Polpeer Cove and Cave - Pistol-meadow
- Chapter III Effect Air on Serpentine Rock - Calm near the verge of the Cliff in stormy Weather - Smuggler's Cave
- Chapter IV The Balk - Raven's Hugo - Dolor Hugo - The Frying-pan - Cadgwith - St. Rumon
- chapter V Pradanack Head - Gull-rock - Mullion Island - Mullion Cove- Copper mine - Mullion Church
- Chapter VI A Day at Sea - Fishing for Wrasse - Bream - Pleasures of Sea-fishing - Bathing in Deep water
- Appendix Geological Features of the Coast - Granite - Killas - Greenstone - Serpentine - Mica-slate - Diallage rock