A Guide to the Mount's Bay and the Land's End / Comprehending the topography, botany, agriculture, fisheries, antiquities, mining, mineralogy and geology of West Cornwall

Name: A Guide to the Mount's Bay and the Land's End / Comprehending the topography, botany, agriculture, fisheries, antiquities, mining, mineralogy and geology of West Cornwall
Author: John Ayrton Paris

By John Ayrton Paris

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The guide surveys the Mount's Bay and Land's End district of western Cornwall, describing its topography, scenery, climate, and vegetation and providing meteorological notes and observations on mildness that support its appeal to invalids. It details local agriculture, fisheries, public amenities in Penzance, and institutions such as the Royal Geological Society of Cornwall and its collections. Several illustrated excursions explore Saint Michael's Mount, Land's End, Logan Rock, and the Lizard peninsula, combining geological descriptions with notes on antiquities, mining, mineralogy, and coastal geomorphology. Appendices include a dialogue on comparative climates for health and a Cornish dialect piece.

About the Author

John Ayrton Paris

John Ayrton Paris was a notable English physician and author, recognized for his contributions to medical literature and natural philosophy. His works often blend scientific inquiry with practical applications, as seen in his influential texts such as "Medical Jurisprudence," a comprehensive three-volume series that addresses the intersection of medicine and law. Paris also authored "Pharmacologia," which serves as a critical reference in pharmacology. Additionally, he explored the natural world in "A Guide to the Mount's Bay and the Land's End," showcasing his interest in botany and geology. His biography of Sir Humphry Davy reflects his engagement with prominent scientific figures of his time.