Pendennis And St. Mawes: A Historical Sketch Of Two Cornish Castles (1875)

Pendennis and St. Mawes: A Historical Sketch of Two Cornish Castles is a book written by Samuel Pasfield Oliver and published in 1875. The book provides a comprehensive history of two castles located in Cornwall, England: Pendennis Castle and St. Mawes Castle. The author begins by describing the geographical location of the castles and their significance in Cornwall's history. He then delves into the construction and architecture of both castles, providing detailed information about the materials used and the various modifications made over the centuries. Oliver also discusses the military significance of the castles, particularly during times of conflict such as the English Civil War and World War II. He includes accounts of notable battles and sieges that took place at the castles, as well as the role they played in defending the coast of Cornwall from invasion. Throughout the book, Oliver provides interesting anecdotes and stories about the castles and the people who lived and worked there. He also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the castles and their surroundings. Overall, Pendennis and St. Mawes: A Historical Sketch of Two Cornish Castles is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of Cornwall, military history, or medieval architecture.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.