The first comprehensive reference work to pull together facts about the people, places, things, and events that have made Kentucky both a seedbed of change and a place where tradition plays an honored role. More than 2,000 entries reflect all areas of the Commonwealth and span the time from prehistoric settlement to today's headlines, recording Kentucky's achievements in art, architecture, business, education, politics, religion, science and sports. Biographical essays on the state's major political figures and descriptions ...
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The first comprehensive reference work to pull together facts about the people, places, things, and events that have made Kentucky both a seedbed of change and a place where tradition plays an honored role. More than 2,000 entries reflect all areas of the Commonwealth and span the time from prehistoric settlement to today's headlines, recording Kentucky's achievements in art, architecture, business, education, politics, religion, science and sports. Biographical essays on the state's major political figures and descriptions of each county and county seat highlight this volume. A handy, informative reference for both the researcher and casual reader.
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