In this book, A.W. Mitchell offers a fascinating historical account of the Waldenses, a group of Christian evangelicals that faced persecution in the Valleys of Piedmont in the middle ages. Mitchell explores their history, beliefs, and traditions, highlighting their resilience in the face of adversity. The book is beautifully illustrated with sketches by Doepler and Beaulieu, and engravings by Louderback, Orr, and Roberts, capturing the spirit and character of the Waldenses. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, or the lives of marginalized religious communities. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.