West Virginia - Jacob Dodge Richards

West Virginia: Its Farms And Forests, Mines And Oil Wells is a historical book written by Jacob Richards Dodge in 1865. The book provides a detailed description of the land, resources, and industries of West Virginia during the mid-19th century. The author explores the state's agricultural and forestry practices, including the cultivation of tobacco, wheat, and corn, as well as the logging of timber. The book also delves into the state's mineral resources, such as coal, salt, and iron, and the methods used to extract them. Additionally, the author examines the oil industry in West Virginia, which was just beginning to develop at the time of the book's publication. The book provides a fascinating insight into the economic and social landscape of West Virginia during this period, making it a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the state's history.With A Glimpse Of Its Scenery, A Photograph Of Its Population, And An Exhibit Of Its Industrial Statistics.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.

EAN: 9781104527600