Kentucky

Author : John E. Kleber
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 1080 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9780813159010

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The Kentucky Encyclopedia by John E. Kleber Pdf

The Kentucky Encyclopedia's 2,000-plus entries are the work of more than five hundred writers. Their subjects reflect all areas of the commonwealth and span the time from prehistoric settlement to today's headlines, recording Kentuckians' achievements in art, architecture, business, education, politics, religion, science, and sports. Biographical sketches portray all of Kentucky's governors and U.S. senators, as well as note congressmen and state and local politicians. Kentucky's impact on the national scene is registered in the lives of such figures as Carry Nation, Henry Clay, Louis Brandeis, and Alben Barkley. The commonwealth's high range from writers Harriette Arnow and Jesse Stuart, reformers Laura Clay and Mary Breckinridge, and civil rights leaders Whitney Young, Jr., and Georgia Powers, to sports figures Muhammad Ali and Adolph Rupp and entertainers Loretta Lynn, Merle Travis, and the Everly Brothers. Entries describe each county and county seat and each community with a population above 2,500. Broad overview articles examine such topics as agriculture, segregation, transportation, literature, and folklife. Frequently misunderstood aspects of Kentucky's history and culture are clarified and popular misconceptions corrected. The facts on such subjects as mint juleps, Fort Knox, Boone's coonskin cap, the Kentucky hot brown, and Morgan's Raiders will settle many an argument. For both the researcher and the more casual reader, this collection of facts and fancies about Kentucky and Kentuckians will be an invaluable resource.

Author : Kentucky. General Assembly
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCAL:B2883504

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Kentucky Public Documents by Kentucky. General Assembly Pdf

Author : Theresa Dowell Blackinton
Publisher : Moon Travel
Page : 1026 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-29
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781612388373

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Moon Kentucky by Theresa Dowell Blackinton Pdf

Native Kentuckian Theresa Dowell Blackinton gives readers an insider's look at the Bluegrass State, from the revelry of the Kentucky Derby Festival to quiet, cool Mammoth Cave. Blackinton provides suggestions for unique trip itineraries, including Horsin' Around, Traveling the Bourbon Trail, and The Best of the Bluegrass State. Complete with tips on where to find the best bluegrass tunes and barbecue in Owensboro and how to rent a house boat to cruise the Land Between the Lakes Recreation Area, Moon Kentucky gives travelers to tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Author : Peter Brackney
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781625851284

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Lost Lexington, Kentucky by Peter Brackney Pdf

Lexington has dozens of well-restored landmarks, but unfortunately so many more are lost forever. The famous Phoenix Hotel, a longtime stop for weary travelers and politicians alike, has risen from its own ashes numerous times over the past centuries. The works of renowned architect John McMurtry were once numerous around town, but some of the finest examples are gone. The Centrepointe block has been made and unmade so many times that its original tenants are unknown to natives now. Join local blogger, attorney and preservationist Peter Brackney as he explores the intriguing back stories of these hidden Bluegrass treasures.

Author : James C. Klotter,Freda C. Klotter
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2008-03-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9780813139234

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A Concise History of Kentucky by James C. Klotter,Freda C. Klotter Pdf

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.

Author : Diana J Muir
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2018-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9780359198276

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The Ancestors of Christine Robinson of Bath Co., Kentucky by Diana J Muir Pdf

Fifty generations traces the Robinson family of Bath Co., Kentucky back to the hills where Druids roamed in ancient Wales and Londonium. Surnames such as Robinson, Walpole, Sexton, Hunt, Tincher, Lowe, Ishmael, White, McGlothin, Staton, Plank, and Burk dominate the landscape. Stonehenge (front cover photo) and the land of mid-Wales would have been familiar scenes for the ancestors of Christine Robinson.

Author : Kentucky. General Assembly. House of Representatives
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1892 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1884
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCAL:B2882356

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Journal of the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Kentucky by Kentucky. General Assembly. House of Representatives Pdf

Author : Duane S. Nickell
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2022-07-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439675441

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Scientific Kentucky by Duane S. Nickell Pdf

Scientific Breakthroughs in the Bluegrass State Scientists and inventors who lived, worked or were educated in the Bluegrass State have made fundamental contributions to biology, chemistry, physics and technology. Biologist Thomas Hunt Morgan laid the foundation for modern genetics. Chemist William Lipscomb made important discoveries about the structure of molecules and chemical bonding. Astrophysicist J. Richard Gott is a leading expert on cosmology, general relativity and time travel. And inventor George Devol built the world's first programmable industrial robot. Kentucky scientists have also been awarded four Nobel Prizes. Science teacher Duane S. Nickell offers a glimpse into the lives of seventeen scientific heroes from Kentucky.

Author : Lowell H. Harrison,Nelson L. Dawson
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780813163086

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A Kentucky Sampler by Lowell H. Harrison,Nelson L. Dawson Pdf

The Filson Club History Quarterly, first published in 1926, has long enjoyed a reputation as one of the nation's finest regional historical journals. Over the years it has published excellent essays on virtually every aspect of Kentucky history. Gathered together here for the first time are twenty-eight selections, chosen from the first fifty years of the journal's publication. These essays span the range of Kentucky history and culture from frontier criminals to best sellers by Kentucky women writers, and from Indian place names to twentieth century bank failures. Included among the essayists are Thomas D. Clark, J. Winston Coleman, Jr., Robert E. McDowell, Lowell Harrison, Hambleton Tapp, Julia Neal, Allan M. Trout, and many other well-known authorities on Kentucky history. The editors have arranged these essays into five chronological periods, which include the pioneer era, the antebellum years, the Civil War, the late nineteenth century, and the twentieth century. They have carefully chosen essays that provide a topical diversity within each category. Included in this volume are two brief introductory essays sketching the history of The Filson Club and The Filson Club History Quarterly.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556031851306

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Proposed Jackson County Lake Project, Jackson County, Kentucky by Anonim Pdf

Author : John B. Boles
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780813183107

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Religion in Antebellum Kentucky by John B. Boles Pdf

A look at the Christian religions in the Bluegrass State before the Civil War from the author of the acclaimed Jefferson: Architect of American Liberty. Religion permeated the day-to-day life of antebellum Kentucky. This engaging account of Kentucky’s various Christian denominations, first published as part of the Kentucky Bicentennial Bookshelf, traces the history of the Great Revival of 1800–1805, the subsequent schism in Protestant ranks, the rise of Catholicism, the development of a distinctive black Christianity, and the growth of a Christian antislavery tradition. Paying special attention to the role of religion in the everyday life of early Kentuckians and their heritage, John B. Boles provides a concise yet enlightening introduction to the faith and the people of the Bluegrass State. Religion in Antebellum Kentucky is an excellent survey of religion and its significance in the first eighty-five years of Kentucky’s history. “A small historical gem . . . Boles has set an admirable standard of excellence for this sort of study.” —William and Mary Quarterly

Author : Bob Sehlinger,Johnny Molloy
Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2011-06-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780897328265

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A Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to Kentucky by Bob Sehlinger,Johnny Molloy Pdf

At-a-glance information for each river section helps paddlers determine the river that's right for them. Stream overviews, gauge and shuttle information, names of rapids and suggestions on how to run them, along with a little history, make this guide not only an interesting read, but a must for every boater hitting the Kentucky streams.

Author : Johnny Molloy
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493037889

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Hiking Waterfalls Kentucky by Johnny Molloy Pdf

Hiking Waterfalls in Kentucky includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for some of the state’s most scenic waterfall hikes. Hike descriptions include history, local trivia, and GPS coordinates. Hiking Waterfalls in Kentucky will take you through state and national parks, forests, monuments and wilderness areas, and from popular city parks to the most remote and secluded corners of the area to view the most spectacular waterfalls.

Author : Kentucky. Department of Health
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Refuse and refuse disposal
ISBN : SRLF:D0005403142

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Kentucky Solid Waste Management Plan; Status Report 1970 by Kentucky. Department of Health Pdf

Author : Kentucky,Charles Anderson Wickliffe,Squire Turner,Samuel Smith Nicholas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 818 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1852
Category : Kentucky
ISBN : STANFORD:36105064251148

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The Revised Statutes of Kentucky by Kentucky,Charles Anderson Wickliffe,Squire Turner,Samuel Smith Nicholas Pdf