William West Skiles - Susan Fenimore Cooper - Bog

William West Skiles: A Sketch Of Missionary Life At Valle Crucis In Western North Carolina, 1842-1862 (1890) is a historical book written by Susan Fenimore Cooper. The book is a memoir of the life of William West Skiles, a missionary who lived in Valle Crucis, North Carolina, from 1842 to 1862. The book provides a detailed account of Skiles' life, his work as a missionary, and his interactions with the people of Valle Crucis. The book also explores the history and culture of the region during the mid-19th century. The author, Susan Fenimore Cooper, was a writer and naturalist who was born in 1813 and died in 1894. She was the daughter of the famous American writer James Fenimore Cooper and was known for her writings on nature and the environment. This book is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the life of a missionary in the mid-19th century and the culture and history of western North Carolina during that time.This scarce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.