Publisher's Synopsis
William West Skiles: A Sketch Of Missionary Life At Valle Crucis In Western North Carolina, 1842-1862 (1890) is a book written by Susan Fenimore Cooper. The book is a biographical account of the life of William West Skiles, a missionary who lived and worked in Valle Crucis, North Carolina during the mid-19th century. The book provides a detailed description of Skiles' life and work, including his efforts to establish a school and church in the area, his interactions with the local community, and his experiences living in the Appalachian Mountains. The book also includes personal anecdotes and reflections from Skiles' life, as well as historical context about the time period and the region. Overall, William West Skiles: A Sketch Of Missionary Life At Valle Crucis In Western North Carolina, 1842-1862 (1890) offers a unique perspective on the life of a missionary in the American South during a period of significant social and cultural change.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
