Originally Published in 1865 as a series of studies on mineral resources, observations on agriculture, and interviews with businessmen, West Virginia: Its Farms And Forests, Mines and Oil-Wells details the industrial statistics, terrain, and population of a state during its infancy.With no record of natural wealth or reported transactions of agriculture or geography prior to this overview, West Virginia sparked the curiosity of non-residents, enticing investment and settlement through descriptions of abundant natural resources and an agreeable industrial condition. With an introduction by Kenneth Bailey, this new edition of West Virginia reminds us of the state's alluring beginning and rich, yet often exploited development.The West Virginia Classics series features reprinted editions of treasured literary and historical works. This rediscovery of classic texts reveals the culture and diversity of West Virginia while speaking to a new generation of readers who desire to explore the story of the Mountain State. The highly designed volumes of West Virginia Classics clear a delightful path to the past, helping citizens of all ages discover and rediscover the history, culture, and diversity of West Virginia.