William West Skiles: A Sketch of Missionary Life at Valle Crucis in Western North Carolina, 1842-1862 (1890)

By Susan Fenimore Cooper

Book Overview

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 sketch of William West Skiles, a missionary who lived and worked at Valle Crucis in Western North Carolina from 1842 to 1862. The book provides a detailed account 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 during the Civil War. The book also includes descriptions of the natural beauty of the Valle Crucis region and the challenges faced by Skiles and other missionaries in the area. Overall, William West Skiles: A Sketch Of Missionary Life At Valle Crucis In Western North Carolina, 1842-1862 (1890) is a fascinating and informative account of a little-known chapter in American history.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 112097772X
• ISBN13: 9781120977724
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"