Visitors to Cornwall by Ida Procter, published in paperback on December 1, 1982

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Visitors to Cornwall by Ida Procter, published in paperback on December 1, 1982, is a historical and literary exploration of notable figures who visited Cornwall over the past three hundred years. The book features accounts of Queen Henrietta Maria, Virginia Woolf, Lord Tennyson, Thomas Hardy, D.H. Lawrence, Charles I and II, and Daniel Defoe, among others.

The introduction by J.C. Trewin reflects on Cornwall’s timeless appeal, describing how even lifelong residents are, in a sense, visitors to its ancient landscapes and rich history. The book captures the challenges of travel to Cornwall in earlier centuries, offering insights into how these figures experienced the region.