Publications featuring Daniel Gumb
A quick search will bring up countless publications that include mention of Daniel Gumb – sometimes a small paragraph, sometimes more. Here are some of the more substantive and believable texts that we’ve found.
All credits to the original authors and publishers are recognised.
“Daniel Gumb The Cornish Cave-Man Mathematician”
by William H Paynter 1946.
This is my own rather ragged copy!
Wilkie Collins’ popular travelogue “Rambles Beyond Railways” 1851.
It was featured in an episode of BBC’s ‘The Countryman’ in 1975.
“History of the Parish of Linkinhorne” by W Harvey 1876.
It includes ‘The Mountain Philosopher” poem by J Abraham.
“Historical Survey of the County of Cornwall” by C S Gilbert 1817
Has a detailed description of Daniel Gumb’s original cave.
“History of Borough of Liskeard” by John Allen 1856
His description includes visits from William Cookworthy.
“The Penny Post” 1851
Has a few pages focusing on Daniel’s studies, philosophy and lifestyle.
