Persimmon Hill: A Narrative Of Old St. Louis And The Far West is a historical fiction book written by William Clark Kennerly. The book is set in the early 1800s and tells the story of a young man named John Lee who leaves his home in Virginia to start a new life in the American West. As John travels west, he encounters a variety of characters, including Native Americans, fur traders, and pioneers. He eventually settles in St. Louis, which at the time was a bustling frontier town. The book provides a vivid portrayal of life in the Old West, including descriptions of the landscape, the people, and the challenges they faced. It also explores themes of love, loss, and the pursuit of the American Dream. Overall, Persimmon Hill is a captivating tale that transports readers back in time to the early days of the American West.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.