""The Capital of West Virginia and the Great Kanawha Valley: Advantages, Resources and Prospects"" is a book written by David Hunter Strother in 1872. The book provides a comprehensive description of the city of Charleston, which was then the capital of West Virginia, and the surrounding Kanawha Valley. Strother describes the history, geography, resources, and economic potential of the region in detail, including its coal, timber, and agricultural industries. The book also includes information on the city's infrastructure, including its schools, churches, and transportation systems. Strother's writing is both informative and engaging, providing a vivid picture of life in the region during the late 19th century. This book is a valuable resource for historians, geographers, and anyone interested in the history and development of West Virginia and the Kanawha Valley.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.