William Crossing

William Crossing (1847–1928) was a writer and documenter of Dartmoor and Dartmoor life. He lived successively at South Brent, Brentor and at Mary Tavy but died at Plymouth.

Read more about William Crossing:  Early Life, Later Life and Writings, Books

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