Journal of the Royal Institution of Cornwall V6: 1878-1881 (1881)

The Journal of the Royal Institution of Cornwall Volume 6, published in 1881, is a collection of scholarly articles and reports on various topics related to the county of Cornwall in England. The Royal Institution of Cornwall, which was founded in 1818, is a learned society dedicated to the study and preservation of the history, culture, and natural environment of Cornwall.The articles in this volume cover a wide range of subjects, including archaeology, geology, botany, and local history. Some of the highlights include a report on the excavation of a Bronze Age burial site at Lanyon Quoit, an analysis of the geology of the Lizard Peninsula, and a study of the flora of the Isles of Scilly.Other articles focus on the history and culture of Cornwall, including an account of the Cornish language and its literature, a description of the traditional Cornish game of hurling, and a report on the construction of the new Royal Cornwall Museum in Truro.Overall, the Journal of the Royal Institution of Cornwall Volume 6 provides a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual and cultural life of Cornwall in the late 19th century, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and heritage of this unique region of England.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.