Five Million Tides

A Biography of the Helford River

Christian Boulton

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The History Press Ltd
20 May 2019

Local history

An unashamed eulogy to an exquisite body of water, Five Million Tides tells the story of Cornwall's Helford River from the Mesolithic to the dawning of the twenty-first century.

Beginning with prehistoric pioneers and their megalithic successors, this account goes on to expose a remarkable truth: the Helford became one of the most significant waterways in Europe during the Iron Age and Roman periods.

Despite being mainland Britain's most southerly haven, it has not always been a place of good fortune. Once a thriving seat of Celtic Christianity, it would end up more associated with villainous seafarers. Nor could it be always relied upon for sanctuary from storms, as the numerous graves of mariners in its village churchyards attest. Although now overshadowed by its more famous siblings - the Fal, Fowey, Tamar and Dart - the Helford truly is the enigmatic beauty of the family whose rich past deserves wider knowledge.

AUTHOR: Christian Boulton studied environmental biology before later studying journalism as a postgraduate, a subject he taught at Falmouth University for over 10 years. He has previously managed community radio broadcasts, and has also written for numerous publications including Period House, Cornwall Today, and the Packet Series of newspapers. He founded an online travel guide to the Helford River (Helford Hotels) and lives in Mawnan Smith, near Falmouth.

30 colour images

By: Christian Boulton
Imprint: The History Press Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9780750990684
ISBN 10: 0750990686
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 20 May 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Christian Boulton has lived close to the shores of the Helford River for over thirty years. During this time he has continually explored its creeks, coves, woodlands, paths and lanes, developing a profound love for its unique landscape in the process. Five Million Tides is a synthesis born of this fascination with its natural and historic environments. After graduating in Environmental Biology at the University of Liverpool he went on to study Broadcast Journalism at postgraduate level, subsequently lecturing at Falmouth University for almost ten years. He has also enjoyed time in the music business as a songwriter and performer, and positions as a parish councillor and primary school governor.

Reviews for Five Million Tides: A Biography of the Helford River

A magnificent celebration of one of Cornwall’s least understood rivers – a book that deserves to be treasured by every lover of this magical landscape and its wealth of extraordinary human stories. -- Dr Rowan Whimster MBE Five Million Tides, with its ebbs and floods, encapsulates the diverse history of the iconic Helford River and its many creeks. Recognised for stunning scenery and unique ecology system, the river is one of Cornwall’s hidden gems stretching from sea to the ancient port of Gweek -- David Barnicoat