Steeple Jim - Hardcover

by Warren Wyeth Willard (Author), Robert Dick Wilson (Foreword by)

Steeple Jim is a novel written by author Warren Wyeth Willard. The book tells the story of a man named Jim, who is known in his small town as the best steeplejack around. Jim is a skilled climber, and he spends his days scaling tall buildings and church steeples to perform repairs and maintenance.As the story unfolds, readers are introduced to the various characters in Jim's life, including his wife and children, as well as his colleagues in the steeplejack business. The book explores Jim's personal struggles and triumphs, including his battle with alcoholism and his efforts to provide for his family.Throughout the novel, readers are treated to vivid descriptions of Jim's work as a steeplejack, including the dangers and challenges he faces on a daily basis. The book also delves into the history of steeplejacking and the important role that these skilled workers have played in maintaining the country's architectural heritage.Overall, Steeple Jim is a compelling and engaging novel that offers a unique glimpse into a fascinating and often overlooked profession. With its vivid characters, rich historical detail, and gripping narrative, this book is sure to captivate readers from start to finish.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.