A Mountain Trail : Kessinger Publishing : 9781163177853 : 1163177857 : 10 Sep 2010 : A Mountain Trail: To The Schoolroom, The Editor???????s Chair, The Lawyer???????s Office And The Governorship Of West Virginia is a biographical book written by Cornwell John J. The book tells the story of John J. Cornwell, who was born and raised in the mountains of West Virginia. Despite facing many challenges in his early life, Cornwell was determined to succeed and went on to become the governor of West Virginia.The book follows Cornwell's journey from his childhood in the mountains to his education in a one-room schoolhouse. It then details his rise to become a successful lawyer and editor of a local newspaper. The book also explores Cornwell's political career, including his time as a state senator and his successful campaign for governor.Throughout the book, Cornwell's dedication to improving the lives of the people of West Virginia is evident. He worked tirelessly to improve education, healthca