""William Robinson Skiff And His Son Vernon William Skiff: A Biographical Sketch"" is a book written by Stella Skiff Jannotta that gives a detailed account of the lives of William Robinson Skiff and his son Vernon William Skiff. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Skiff family's history, starting with William Robinson Skiff's birth in 1866 and continuing through to Vernon William Skiff's death in 1968.The book delves into the personal and professional lives of both William Robinson Skiff and Vernon William Skiff, detailing their achievements and contributions to their respective fields. William Robinson Skiff was a prominent businessman and philanthropist who was involved in a variety of industries, including banking, insurance, and real estate. Vernon William Skiff, on the other hand, was a renowned artist and illustrator who worked on a number of high-profile projects throughout his career.Throughout the book, Jannotta provides a wealth of information about the Skiff family's connections to various historical events and figures. For example, William Robinson Skiff was a close friend of President Theodore Roosevelt and played a role in the development of the Panama Canal. Vernon William Skiff, meanwhile, worked with renowned author and illustrator Beatrix Potter on a number of projects.Overall, ""William Robinson Skiff And His Son Vernon William Skiff: A Biographical Sketch"" is an informative and engaging book that offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of two remarkable individuals and their contributions to society.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.