Michael Williams

  • 64

    Catalog books

  • 10

    Works

  • 1974 to 2016

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Michael Williams explores Cornwall’s lesser-known corners in Secret Cornwall, blending concise text with evocative detail to reveal hidden coves, lanes, and local lore. His writing favors clear, place-focused descriptions that invite readers to look beyond the tourist trail and notice small, characterful features of the landscape.

Across 48 pages, Williams balances practical guidance with atmospheric snapshots, offering readable routes and points of interest suitable for short outings. The book suits readers who want a portable companion to uncover tucked-away sights and the region’s quieter stories without heavy historical exposition.

Best Place To Start

Secret Cornwall

Bossiney Books • 1994 • quick commitment

It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Photographic travel guide to Cornwall • Compact regional histories • Illustrated local walks and sights

Genres and themes: Travel guide • Local history • Photography-led exploration

Who this author is best for: Good for readers who enjoy short, image-rich guides and concise local histories about Cornwall.

Start with Secret Cornwall to sample Williams’s photographic approach and local highlights in a single short volume.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Secret Cornwall

    Bossiney Books • 1994 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1994 • 48 pages.

  2. My Cornwall

    Bossiney Books • 1987 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1987 • 144 pages.

  3. Diamond Boy

    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers • 2016 • longer commitment

    It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

  4. Steaming to Victory

    Penguin Random House • 2014 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2014 • 384 pages.

  5. Now is the time for running

    Little, Brown • 2011 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2011 • 240 pages.

  6. Catholicism And The Modern Mind

    Williams Press • 2007 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2007 • 376 pages.

  7. Chicago

    Cityfiles Press • 2007 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2007 • 256 pages.

  8. Mysterious Somerset

    Bossiney Books • 2003 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2003 • 32 pages.

  9. Supernatural Dartmoor

    Bossiney Books • 2003 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2003 • 40 pages.

  10. Supernatural in the West

    Bossiney Books • 2002 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2002 • 48 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • Secret Cornwall is the easier short commitment, while My Cornwall asks for more reading time up front.
  • My Cornwall gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Secret Cornwall leans later in the catalog.
  • Diamond Boy is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Secret Cornwall.

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