Cornish Wrecking, 1700-1860
Download or Read eBook Cornish Wrecking, 1700-1860 PDF written by Cathryn J. Pearce and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 2010 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Cathryn J. Pearce |
Publisher | : Boydell & Brewer |
Total Pages | : 280 |
Release | : 2010 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781843835554 |
ISBN-13 | : 184383555X |
Rating | : 4/5 (54 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Cornish Wrecking, 1700-1860 by : Cathryn J. Pearce
Book excerpt: Discusses the complex laws and practices relating to wreck law, that is the right to salvage goods washed up on the shore, examines how Cornish people made use of this "harvest of the sea" and explores how myths about Cornish wrecking have developed.