A Mountain Trail: To the Schoolroom, the Editor's Chair, the Lawyer's Office and the Governorship of West Virginia - Hardcover

by Cornwell John J. (Author)

""A Mountain Trail: To The Schoolroom, The Editor�������s Chair, The Lawyer�������s Office And The Governorship Of West Virginia"" is a memoir written by Cornwell John J. The book chronicles Cornwell's journey from his humble beginnings in rural West Virginia to becoming the governor of the state. Cornwell shares his experiences of growing up in poverty, attending school in a one-room schoolhouse, and working odd jobs to support himself and his family. He also talks about his early career as a teacher, a newspaper editor, and a lawyer. The book provides insight into the challenges and opportunities that faced West Virginia during the early 20th century, including the impact of coal mining on the state's economy and the struggle for civil rights. Overall, ""A Mountain Trail"" is a compelling and inspiring story of one man's determination to succeed against all odds.This is a new release of the original 1941 edition.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.