Excursions in the County of Cornwall / Comprising a Concise Historical and Topographical Delineation of the Principal Towns and Villages, Together With Descriptions of the Residences of the Nobility and Gentry, Remains of Antiquity, and Every Other Interesting Object of Curiosity

The volume surveys Cornwall through concise historical and topographical accounts of its principal towns, villages, parish churches, country seats, castles, and antiquities, combining practical guidance for travelers with descriptions of notable residences and local curiosities. Entries mix architectural and landscape observations with antiquarian notes and geological interest, and are accompanied by engraved plates based on the author's drawings. The author records visits to picturesque sites, notes local proprietors and benefactors when relevant, and offers remarks on the state of the arts and the value of patronage for artists who document regional scenery.