Cornish Wrecking, 1700-1860
| 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
Download or read book Cornish Wrecking, 1700-1860 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. 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.