A STRANGE AND UNQUENCHABLE RACE--
CORNWALL AND THE CORNISH IN QUOTATIONS
COMPILED BY DEREK R. WILLIAMS
A fun book of short quotes on Cornwall and what it means to be Cornish. Chronological listing is complemented by both an author and subject index.
A few gems: "A Cornishman is not an Englishman. Cornwall is half-way
between England and America." A.L. Rowse, 1959.
"Cornish is a disappointing language in respect of swearwords, for it is by now means rich in these ornaments to conversation, ", Henry Jenner 1904.
The Cornish pasty is extraordinary in being commonplace yet uniquely good to eat," London Times, 1933.
Over 1,200 quotes in all, good reference book as well as an entertaining read. Soft cover, 6x8, 212 pages, $20.
