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A Cornish Saga
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A Cornish Saga

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Cornwall was at the forefront of mining for tin during the 1800's. Following the importation of foreign metals, the value of tin dropped and did not cover the cost of mining it from deep in the ground. This story is located on the east coast near the town of St. Keverne where a few miners scraped a living. We follow the inhabitants' lives as they struggled to survive. A rocky reef known as the Manacles juts out for half a mile from the coastline and is only seen at low tide. Often, ships would become its victim. So, as the story begins you will discover how greed and poverty go hand in hand. Who would have imagined it would lead to one of the most horrifying episodes ever recorded.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
OLD PENNY DESIGNS
Country
United Kingdom
Date
22 April 2025
Pages
76
ISBN
9781068200205

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Cornwall was at the forefront of mining for tin during the 1800's. Following the importation of foreign metals, the value of tin dropped and did not cover the cost of mining it from deep in the ground. This story is located on the east coast near the town of St. Keverne where a few miners scraped a living. We follow the inhabitants' lives as they struggled to survive. A rocky reef known as the Manacles juts out for half a mile from the coastline and is only seen at low tide. Often, ships would become its victim. So, as the story begins you will discover how greed and poverty go hand in hand. Who would have imagined it would lead to one of the most horrifying episodes ever recorded.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
OLD PENNY DESIGNS
Country
United Kingdom
Date
22 April 2025
Pages
76
ISBN
9781068200205