Author: William Henry PerrinPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Kentucky
Languages : en
Pages : 682
Book Description
Kentucky, a History of the State
Author: William Henry PerrinPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Kentucky
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Kentucky, a History of the State
Author: William Henry PerrinPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Kentucky
Languages : en
Pages : 1027
Book Description
Kentucky, A History Of The State
Author: G. C. KniffinA New History of Kentucky
Author: Lowell Hayes HarrisonPublisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 9780813120089
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 570
Book Description
"[B]rings the Commonwealth [of Kentucky] to life."-cover.
History of Kentucky
Author: Lewis CollinsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Imprints (Publishers' and printers' statements)
Languages : en
Pages : 746
Book Description
Embracing pre-historic, annals for 331 years, outline, and by counties, statistics, antiquities and natural curiosities, geographical and geological descriptions, sketches of the court of appeals, the churches, freemasonry, odd fellowship, and internal improvements, incudents of pioneer life, and nearly five hundred soldiers, statesmen, jurists, lawyers, surgeons, divines, merchants, historians, editors, artists, etc., etc.
Collins' Historical Sketches of Kentucky
Author: Lewis CollinsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Kentucky
Languages : en
Pages : 890
Book Description
A Concise History of Kentucky
Author: James KlotterPublisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813129257
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Kentucky is most commonly associated with horses, tobacco fields, bourbon, and coal mines. There is much more to the state, though, than stories of feuding families and Colonel Sanders’ famous fried chicken. Kentucky has a rich and often compelling history, and James C. Klotter and Freda C. Klotter introduce readers to an exciting story that spans 12,000 years, looking at the lives of Kentuckians from Native Americans to astronauts. The Klotters examine all aspects of the state’s history—its geography, government, social life, cultural achievements, education, and economy. A Concise History of Kentucky recounts the events of the deadly frontier wars of the state’s early history, the divisive Civil War, and the shocking assassination of a governor in 1900. The book tells of Kentucky’s leaders from Daniel Boone and Henry Clay to Abraham Lincoln, Mary Breckinridge, and Muhammad Ali. The authors also highlight the lives of Kentuckians, both famous and ordinary, to give a voice to history. The Klotters explore Kentuckians’ accomplishments in government, medicine, politics, and the arts. They describe the writing and music that flowered across the state, and they profile the individuals who worked to secure equal rights for women and African Americans. The book explains what it was like to work in the coal mines and explains the daily routine on a nineteenth-century farm. The authors bring Kentucky’s story to the twenty-first century and talk about the state’s modern economy, where auto manufacturing jobs are replacing traditional agricultural work. A collaboration of the state historian and an experienced educator, A Concise History of Kentucky is the best single resource for Kentuckians new and old who want to learn more about the past, present, and future of the Bluegrass State.
Register of Kentucky State Historical Society
Author: Kentucky Historical SocietyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electronic journals
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
The Register of the Kentucky State Historical Society
Author: Kentucky Historical SocietyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Kentucky
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
Our Kentucky
Author: James C. KlotterPublisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813184878
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 582
Book Description
Originally published in 1992 in conjunction with Kentucky's bicentennial observations and designed for use in the high school classroom, Our Kentucky remains one of the most concise, well-written introductions to the Bluegrass State. While the focus is on history, specialists in other fields contribute chapters that provide a comprehensive description of Kentucky's people and their past, present, and future. This expanded edition brings the scholarship up to date, ensuring the book's continued availability for students and general readers. State historian James C. Klotter, together with a teachers' advisory group, has gathered nineteen authorities on the Commonwealth, each of whom has written a section in his or her area of expertise. The topics range widely, from architecture to women's rights, from Native Americans to Kentucky's future—and much in between. Well-respected authors from various disciplines—including geography, history, literature, religion, journalism, education, and political science—have crafted concise and stimulating chapters that help explain the state's past, present, and future. Designed for use in the Kentucky Studies high school elective course, the book has been praised for covering so many aspects of Kentucky life and for bringing together such a wide array of writers. A special feature is the inclusion of seventeen award-winning essays written by high school students. These brief "sidebars" demonstrate the level of work that can be done by today's young Kentuckians. The combination of essays by students, chapters by experts, and a generous selection of photographs and original documents results in a book that will inform and delight all Kentucky readers.