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The Cornwall Coast
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About this book
Arthur L. Salmon’s The Cornwall Coast is a practical guide for travelers who wish to explore the rugged shoreline of England’s westernmost county. The book opens with a detailed discussion of the various Ordnance Survey map scales that a cyclist, motorist or pedestrian should carry, emphasizing how the right map can keep a visitor close to the sea while still offering convenient routes. From there it moves into a broader description of the peninsula’s geology, its ancient coastal erosion, and the way the landscape has shaped both history and local legend. The opening chapters outline the districts covered, from Plymouth through the Scilly Islands to Land’s End, and are illustrated with contemporary photographs that anchor the narrative in specific places.
Written in a measured, early‑twentieth‑century prose style, the work blends factual instruction with a lyrical appreciation of Cornwall’s cliffs, bays and cultural myths. Its tone is scholarly yet accessible, making it appealing to cyclists, motorists, and walkers who enjoy a well‑researched travelogue, as well as to readers interested in British geography, maritime history, and the romantic folklore of the Cornish coast.
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Those who travel through Cornwall by cycle or motor-car will usually find very good roads, but for the most part these only touch the coast at special points; and in some cases it will be wise to leave bicycle or car at hotel or farm if the coast is to be fitly explored. The study of a map will show the tourist what to expect, and he may note the parts where, if he thinks of easy travelling alone, he will have to desert the sea. But by a judicious use of high-road and by-road he need never be far from the shore, and in some places the road that is actually best for him gives fine views of the coast. There are many excellent maps issued, but it is best to go to the fountainhead, to the publications of the Ordnance Survey. …
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