Famous artists and farmers, ghosts and golfers; this fascinating history of the parish of Sancreed embraces a variety of subjects. Illustrated with many interesting pictures, it draws on stories, legends and personal memories from the whole parish.

From a flying tractor, crashing planes, ‘churchill’ and von Ribbentrop to Billy Foss and Jethro, with Grenfell mapping the Congo, preacher Rodda’s American escape, and even a murder in between.