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.