Christmas In Cornwall Sixty Years Ago (1898)

By Mrs. J. Bonham

Book Overview

""Christmas in Cornwall Sixty Years Ago"" is a book written by Mrs. J. Bonham and originally published in 1898. The book is a memoir of the author's childhood memories of Christmas celebrations in Cornwall, England, during the early 19th century. The book provides a vivid and detailed description of the customs, traditions, and festivities that were observed during Christmas in Cornwall at that time. The author describes the preparations for Christmas, including the making of Christmas puddings, mince pies, and other traditional dishes. She also describes the decorations used to adorn homes and churches during the festive season. The book also includes stories of carol singing, mummers' plays, and other festive activities that were popular in Cornwall during that time. The book provides a fascinating insight into the Christmas traditions of a bygone era and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christmas celebrations in Cornwall and beyond.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166567834
• ISBN13: 9781166567835
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"