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A GUIDE TO PENZANCE AND ITS NEIGHBORHOOD IBD

KESSINGER PUBLISHING, LLC
06 / 2008
9781436730211
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Sinopsis

''A Guide to Penzance and its Neighborhood: Including the Islands of Scilly'' is a travel guidebook written by John Sampson Courtney and originally published in 1845. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the town of Penzance and the surrounding areas, including the popular tourist destination of the Isles of Scilly. The guidebook is divided into several sections, with the first part focusing on Penzance itself. It includes a brief history of the town, descriptions of the local landmarks and attractions, and practical information for visitors such as transportation options and accommodations.The second part of the book is dedicated to the Isles of Scilly, a group of islands located off the coast of Cornwall. The author provides detailed information on each of the islands, including their history, geography, and notable features. He also offers advice on how to reach the islands and how to make the most of a visit there.Throughout the book, Courtney?s writing is informative and engaging, providing readers with a vivid picture of the area?s natural beauty, cultural heritage, and unique attractions. The guidebook is also illustrated with maps and engravings, adding to its appeal as a valuable resource for travelers and history enthusiasts alike.With An Appendix, Containing The Natural History Of Western Cornwall.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.