BEYOND THE BLAZE, BIOGRAPHY OF DAVIES GILBERT
By A.C. Todd
Fascinating story of one of Cornwall's leading figures in the days of the Industrial revolution. Gilbert was a prominent national figure in Britain and was privy to plans of inventors such as Richard Trevithick. Gilbert also started social programs to help the poor, to build roads, harbors and much more. Our ancestors benefitted greatly from this man !
Hardcover, dust jacket, as new condition, published 1967, 5x9, 293 pages, $12.00