THE BORDERS OF THE TAMAR AND TAVY Volumes 1 and 2 by Mrs. Bray

Description

To anyone who has an interest in Devon and Dartmoor will probably be aware of the works of Mrs. Bray. Even if you are not and you have ancestors or want to learn more about this area, then this book is for you. First published in the 1830's (this particular edition was printed in 1878) this book is unusual in that it is in the form of letters that were written by Mrs. Bray to Robert Southey. These give detailed descriptions of such diverse subjects as The Domnonii and thier Cattle, Hermitage of St. John, Rock Basins,Edward Smith, Mists of Dartmoor, The Great Rebellion,The Warren,The Atkynses,Brigadier Herring, Abbots of Tavistock,Monasteries, Life of Lady Howard,Tomb of Orgar and many, many more