Australia’s Little Cornwall by Oswald Pryor – 1989

Author: Oswald Pryor
Publisher: National Trust, Moonta Branch
Year: 1989
First Published: Adelaide : Rigby, 1962
ISBN: 0731660811
Format: Softcover
Pagination: 191 pages plus 16 pages of plates
Size: Approx. 18 cm

Description

Australia’s Little Cornwall by Oswald Pryor explores the history, people and distinctive Cornish heritage of South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula, with particular focus on the mining communities associated with Moonta and the surrounding district.

The book examines the development of copper mining in the region and the strong influence of Cornish settlers on local culture, working life and community traditions. It also provides insight into the social history and customs that helped shape the area.

Originally published in 1962

this 1989 edition was issued by the National Trust, Moonta Branch, and includes illustrations, portraits and photographic plates.

A valuable regional history for readers interested in South Australian local history, mining heritage, Cornish migration and genealogy.

Condition

Very Good. Light wear to the covers, with shelf wear to the base of the book. Internally Near Fine, with the contents clean and well preserved. Please refer to photographs as they form part of the condition description.

Why You’ll Love It

A strong regional history documenting the Cornish influence on South Australia’s copper-mining communities and the development of the Yorke Peninsula.

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Australia’s Little Cornwall by Oswald Pryor 1989 softcover history of Moonta Yorke Peninsula Cornish settlement and copper mining