Mercer County History 1984 (Rare. First Edition. )
Princeton, West Virginia: Mercer County Historical Society, Inc., 1985. Illustrated. First Edition. This book is a key reference for anyone researching ancestry, local history, or the development of Mercer County, WV. It captures the county’s transition from frontier settlement to a vital part of the Appalachian coal region. The writing is a mix of scholarly historical narrative and personal, folksy reminiscences. It emphasizes pride in local achievements, pioneer spirit, industrial growth (especially coal and rail), and community resilience.
Bound in dark burgundy textured cloth, the cover bears a large seal of Mercer County, West Virginia on the lower right corner. Gilt lettering on the spine. Blank family records are the front and back endpapers. Illustrated throughout with photographs in black and white. Dual and triple columned. Contents include: County history; towns, cities, and communities; business and industry; schools; church histories; cemeteries; bits and pieces; early settler; family histories; tributes; and business histories. Indexed. iv, 484 pp. A rare copy, only 1 edition was found in 33 libraries on OCLC# 12878749.
CONDITION:This book is in beautiful condition with name of previous owner, "Delma P. Welder" written on the front endpaper, else fine. A wonderful copy. Due to this copy's size and weight, an additional shipping charge may apply and will be requested after purchase. Full refund if not satisfied. Fine.
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Price: $275.00