Old Falmouth: The Story of the Town From the Days of the Killigrews to the Earliest Part of the 19th Century

By Susan E. Gay

Book Overview

From the bold Killigrew dynasty to the age of mail packets and naval convoys, Old Falmouth reveals how a once-perilous Cornish anchorage became one of Britain's most storied ports. This is living harbour history. Local historian Susan E. Gay draws on careful research to unfold the story of Falmouth Cornwall from the 17th to the early 19th century. A classic local history book, it traces the fortunes of the Killigrew family, the shaping of streets and quays, the bustle of an English coastal town at war and at peace, and the everyday life of seafarers, merchants, innkeepers and officials who built a community at the edge of the Atlantic. Rich in names, dates and local colour, it is invaluable both for local historians and for genealogy research, while the clear narrative and strong sense of place speak equally to readers of maritime history nonfiction and British town history, and to anyone intrigued by Killigrew family history or wider Falmouth Cornwall history. First published at the turn of the 20th century, Old Falmouth has long been recognised as a cornerstone study for anyone interested in early modern Cornwall, British port development and Cornwall's maritime heritage. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. An essential classic for anyone who loves Falmouth, for family historians tracing Cornish roots, and for readers and collectors drawn to the enduring stories of England's coasts.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9353604303
• ISBN13: 9789353604301
• Release Date: March 2019
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"