Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. In the introduction of biographical and descriptive sketches of South-western Vir; ginia and North-western North, Carolina we are assured there are many incidents connect ed with the early settlements of the country of thrilling interest worthy a place In the rec ords of history. The perils of life In a wild, Indian country, the hardships and toil en dured, by ancestors and those who sought for homes free from tyranny and oppression; from the love of liberty and justice, imbibing sentiments of self-sacrifice and heroic firm.