Portrait of Polperro by Sheila De Burlet

Portrait of Polperro by Sheila De Burlet

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Sheila de Burlet recounts the history of the village of Polperro, dealing with topics such as the earliest records; the two parish churches; the smugglers and their tales; customs, rituals and traditions; and the two great men of Polperro - Zephaniah Job and Jonathan Couch.

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Portrait of Polperro by Sheila De Burlet

Polperro is celebrated as one of the most beautiful villages in Britain, but its history is less well-known and it is this intriguing tale that de Burlet tells in this work. Chapters deal with the earliest records; the vital harvest from the sea; the two parish churches; the smugglers and their tales; customs, rituals and traditions; the water mills; and the two great men of Polperro - Zephaniah Job and Jonathan Couch.
A book which visitors should enjoy almost as much as the locals.. It must rank among the best written short descriptions of any Cornish village. Western Morning News
Writer and historian Sheila de Burlet's account of life in her native Cornish village of Polperro was first published in 1977.
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ISBN 13 9780953001217
ISBN 10 0953001210
Title Portrait of Polperro
Author Sheila De Burlet
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Polperro Heritage Press
Year published 1997-04-01
Number of pages 40
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.