Vanishing Cornwall

£16.99

Part memoir, part travelogue and part history, ‘Vanishing Cornwall’ is Du Maurier’s famous tribute to the county that provided such a captivating background and inspiration for her novels.

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FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF REBECCA

‘An eloquent elegy on the past of a county she loved so much’ THE TIMES

‘This classic evocation of du Maurier’s beloved home ranks as a work of art … ‘ INDEPENDENT

‘Du Maurier has no equal’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

‘There was a smell in the air of tar and rope and rusted chain, a smell of tidal water. Down harbour, around the point, was the open sea. Here was the freedom I desired, long sought-for, not yet known. Freedom to write, to walk, to wander, freedom to climb hills, to pull a boat, to be alone … I for this, and this for me.’

Daphne du Maurier lived in Cornwall for most of her life. Its rugged coastline, wild terrain and tumultuous weather inspired her imagination and many of her works are set there, including Rebecca, Jamaica Inn and Frenchman’s Creek.

In Vanishing Cornwall she celebrates the land she loved, exploring its legends, its history and its people, eloquently making a powerful plea for Cornwall’s preservation.

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Weight 0.525 kg
Dimensions 17 × 21.1 × 1.5 cm
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Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

viii, 200

Language

English

Edition

New edition

Dewey

914.2370485 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K