Sketches of the Waldenses is a book published in 1846 by the Religious Tract Society. The book provides a detailed account of the Waldenses, a Christian sect that originated in the 12th century in the Piedmont region of Italy. The author of the book, who remains unknown, provides a comprehensive history of the Waldenses, including their beliefs, practices, and persecution by the Catholic Church. The book also includes sketches of the Waldensian valleys,...