IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR A selection of books compiled by the Cornish Studies Library, .

Cornwall in the First World War by Pete London. Published by Truran, 2013. (ISBN - 1850222444)

The First World War affected every town and village in Cornwall. At the outbreak of the war thousands joined up to fight and the county became a vital part of the war effort as Royal Navy ships, aircraft and airships arrived to defend the sea lanes off Cornwall’s coastline. This book explores military events and operations as well as focusing on the home front and life in Cornwall.

St Levan letters of love and war: the stories behind the letters of Harry Trewern and Gertie Foster in the era of the Great War by Christine Gendall and Judith Piper, 2014. Published by St. Levan Local History Group. (ISBN – 1905419325)

Compiled from letters between Harry Trewern, a farmer from St. Levan, and Gertie Foster, a school teacher from . The book covers the impact of the Great War on their lives as well as the stories of the men of St Levan who fought in the global conflict.

More than a name: Methodist Truronians remembered from two world wars by Alison Spence. Published by Thistle Press, 2013. (ISBN – 0992685400)

Exploring the experiences of 's Methodist community through the stories of the men named on the Cornish city's war memorial, this book recounts their pre war lives, family ties and details of their war time experiences through letters and service records.

The History of the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry, 1914 -1919 by E. Wyrall. Published by Methuen, 2005. (ISBN - 1843427117)

Original published in 1932, this title traces the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry’s actions throughout the First World War. It includes pictures, maps and a register of all those who served.

U boat hunters: Cornwall’s air war, 1916 to 1919 by Peter London. Published by Dyllansow Truran, 1999. (ISBN – 1850221359)

Telling the story of the campaign fought over the Cornish coast to help combat Germany's submarine fleets. Airships of the Royal Navy Air Service based at Mullion and defended against attacks on vital British shipping lanes. In addition, aircraft flew from Mullion and .

Cornwall’s fallen: The road to the Somme by Nick Thornicroft. Published by History Press, 2008. (ISBN - 0752445286)

Discovering the experiences of the Cornishmen who fought in the First World War, in particular the road to the Somme and events in the battle. Following volunteers from their initial training up to the Somme offensive. The book also explores the long term consequences of the battle and analyses newspaper reports of the time.

Zennor in Darkness by Helen Dunmore. Published by Penguin, 2007. (ISBN - 0141033606)

Exploring the Cornish landscape in relation to the outbreak of the First World War and D.H. Lawrence’s experience in . Although fictional, the book explores the complex events surrounding D.H.Lawrence’s expulsion from Cornwall.

The Cornish Studies Library's catalogue is available to check online through Cornwall Library Service's catalogue at http://capitadiscovery.co.uk/cornwall/