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July 2017
June 2018
Book Launch: Poetry by Nicholas Round
A very special book launch with poetry by our very own Nicholas Round - Occassion for All & The Histories
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Elizabeth Treffry Collection: Formal handover by Hypatia Trust
Elizabeth Treffry Collection: Official handover by Hypatia Trust, followed by cream tea, and Hypatia book launch of Ann Batten Crystal - Poetical Sketches The Elizabeth Treffry Collection (ETC) contains over 3000 books and artifacts that document the lives and works of women in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Its strengths are in 19th and 20th century art and literature. The core collection comprises works by women about Cornwall and Scilly; about women from Cornwall and Scilly; and works on other…
Find out more »September 2018
Book Launch: Patrick Gale – Take Nothing With You
We are delighted to welcome Patrick Gale to the Morrab Library on his book launch tour for new book Take Nothing With You - a chance to meet the author and hear about his latest novel. The event will be chaired by Tim Hubbard, writer and broadcaster. Edge of the World Bookshop will also be at the Library selling copies of the book at a special event price on the day. BOOKING ESSENTIAL - Free to Library Members / £5 Non-Members.…
Find out more »December 2018
Deadlier Than The Male: Wives of the Generals, 1677-1937
How much influence did notable wives have on the leading commanders in British military history? These women tend to be disregarded but, as Trina Beckett demonstrates in this revealing and thought- provoking study, their influence has often been profound. Taking examples from the eighteenth century to the Second World War, she uncovers a hidden dimension in the rise to prominence of some of Britain’s most famous soldiers and documents a series of fascinating relationships between powerful men and equally powerful…
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