The Soul of the Appalachians: The Life and Legacy of Elliott Dangerfield In the quiet, mist-shrouded valleys of West Virginia, a profound artistic vision was forged during the late nineteenth century. Elliott Dangerfield (1859–1932) emerged from this rugged landscape not merely as a chronicler of scenery, but as a poet of light and atmosphere. Born in Fayetteville, his early years were steeped in the natural grandeur of the American w…