The Astonishing History of Troy Town - Quiller-Couch, Arthur
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Experience the charm and wit of Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch's "The Astonishing History of Troy Town," a delightful journey into historical fiction. Set in Cornwall, England, this literary gem offers a humorous and affectionate portrayal of small-town life. Quiller-Couch masterfully captures the essence of Cornwall, weaving a tale that resonates with warmth and gentle satire. Dive into a world where the everyday becomes extraordinary, and the quirks of community are celebrated with a twinkle in the eye. "The Astonishing History of Troy Town" remains a captivating read, offering a glimpse…mehr

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Experience the charm and wit of Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch's "The Astonishing History of Troy Town," a delightful journey into historical fiction. Set in Cornwall, England, this literary gem offers a humorous and affectionate portrayal of small-town life. Quiller-Couch masterfully captures the essence of Cornwall, weaving a tale that resonates with warmth and gentle satire. Dive into a world where the everyday becomes extraordinary, and the quirks of community are celebrated with a twinkle in the eye. "The Astonishing History of Troy Town" remains a captivating read, offering a glimpse into a bygone era with enduring appeal. Rediscover this classic of English literature and immerse yourself in its timeless humor and engaging depiction of Cornish life. This meticulously prepared print edition ensures the story's preservation for continued enjoyment. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Arthur Quiller-Couch was born in the town of Bodmin, Cornwall. He was the son of Dr. Thomas Quiller Couch, a renowned physician, folklorist, and historian who married Mary Ford and resided at 63 Fore Street, Bodmin, until his death in 1884. Thomas was the offspring of two historic local families, the Quiller and Couch dynasties. Arthur was the third generation of academics from the Couch family. His grandfather, Jonathan Couch, was a naturalist, physician, historian, classicist, pharmacist, and illustrator (especially of fish). His younger sisters, Florence Mabel and Lilian M., were both writers and folklorists. Quiller-Couch attended Newton Abbot Proprietary College between the late 1870s and the early 1880s. He later attended Clifton College and Trinity College, Oxford, where he earned a First in Classical Moderations (1884) and a Second in Greats (1886). Quiller-Couch briefly taught Classics at Trinity beginning in 1886. After gaining some journalistic experience in London, primarily as a writer to The Speaker (periodical), he settled in Fowey, Cornwall, in 1891.