Geoff Provis: 3 books

This book, the third in the series by Geoff Provis, deals with the social life of Port Isaac and the surrounding villages up until about 1970. The importance of the chapels at Port Isaac, Port Quin, Pendoggett and Trelights and their activities are explored in depth, including the way in which locals...

This book follows on from The Fishermen of Port Isaac, and deals with the other sea going activities of the men of Port Isaac, Port Gaverne and Port Quin. It includes details of the hardship endured during the nineteenth century, and a fascinating chapter on Port Quin which gives a unique insight...

This book describes the fishing industry at Port Isaac from the days of sail until the mid1960s when wooden boats began to be replaced with fibreglass. It includes details on fishing methods, superstitions, characters, seasonal fisheries, the weather, coastal marks, myths and legends, hardship, local...