Lewis Harding - Cornwall's Pioneer Photographer is an extensively illustrated biography of Lewis Harding, one of the earliest exponents of the emerging art of photography in Cornwall in the mid-19th century. The book contains nearly 100 of Harding's remarkable photographs of Polperro and its inhabitants, many of which have never been published before.

Paperback 48 pages, 106 illustrations
ISBN 0953001245

Reviews of LEWIS HARDING - CORNWALL'S PIONEER PHOTOGRAPHER

"Highly commended. Simply stunning photographs which will take you back in time. A truly wonderful book." Cornish Forefathers Society Journal

"A unique picture of 19th century Cornwall while photography was in its infancy" Cornish World

"Wonderful sepia images fill the pages of Lewis Harding… an important piece of early photographic history." Evergreen

"A combination of remarkable pictures and an insight into one of Cornwall's most prolific and talented early photographers." Cornish Times

"Pioneering giant of photography." Western Morning News

"Valuable photographs have been reproduced excellently." The Cornish Banner