Victorian Non Fiction-Creating worlds

[John]

Hi everyone.
I enjoy bringing non fiction books about Cornish Mining back into life. I reproduce the original document and then add a bit more. My last paper back was-

History and Progress of Mining in the Liskeard and Caradon District by Webb and Geach.

I was wondering if such books are a good resource for historic fiction writers in creating 'worlds'.

I am working on the final drafts of an associated biography re-print, and an electronic version of a Victorian map of the area. If you are an historic fiction writer I would appreciate any advise on what information you would find useful to help in your world building and scene setting,

[John]

History and Progress of Mining in the Liskeard and Caradon District

[Debra]

John wrote: "Hi everyone.
I enjoy bringing non fiction books about Cornish Mining back into life. I reproduce the original document and then add a bit more. My last paper back was-

History and Progress of Mi..."

Thank you. All the info is important. Although histfic writers should not bring out too much history detail, they do need to know about it so their story is properly set. Real persons can be worked into the story. A wife needs to pack the right foods for her husband, foods that were actually eaten in the area. The husband needs to spend the right number of hours in the mine. Anything from the time of sunset to the amount of tax can be brought into play, so the more a writer learns, the better. You nonfiction writers are very important to us!

[Debra]

John wrote: "Hi everyone.
I enjoy bringing non fiction books about Cornish Mining back into life. I reproduce the original document and then add a bit more. My last paper back was-

History and Progress of Mi..."

Thank you. All the info is important. Although histfic writers should not bring out too much history detail, they do need to know about it so their story is properly set. Real persons can be worked into the story. A wife needs to pack the right foods for her husband, foods that were actually eaten in the area. The husband needs to spend the right number of hours in the mine. Anything from the time of sunset to the amount of tax can be brought into play, so the more a writer learns, the better. You nonfiction writers are very important to us!

It seems I cannot message you with your private settings, but would you be interested in writing a guest post on your topic for here: http://englishhistoryauthors.blogspot...? We have over 2000 pageviews per day, so it is good exposure.

Best!
Debbie

[John]

Debra,
Thanks for that. I think that the era/subject may be a rich one for inspiration. some amazing stories lie beneath the surface of the factual history of Cornish Tin and Copper mining. Rags to riches, riches to rags, struggles, losses, suffering, corruption, hope and some huge characters. It was a period of Cornish migration, both internally through the Duchy and externally around the world- taking their families and stories to wherever there was 'a hole in the ground'-Australia, Canada, USA, South Africa......
I know E.V. Thompson and Winston Graham were prolific on the subject- Not sure of any one currently though.
Many Thanks..John

[Debra]

Please message me if you'd like to guest post as above. I can't access your account.