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Foreword by Thomas D. Clark"For fluid insights into the land and people of the Bluegrass State, pick up a copy of The Kentucky River, which documents the past and present of the 255-mile-long highway of water." -- Southern Living"A comprehensive study of the river -- its environment, people, culture, geography, and history." -- Journal of Southern History"Not only offers an insightful overview of the rivers history and its influence on the heart of Kentucky, but also chronicles the adventures of the Kentuckys colorful personalities: the happiness, hardship, humor, and violence that were a part of everyday river life." -- Louisville Courier-Journal"Ellis gives a broad human dimension to the Kentucky River and its valley. With its wide variety of social settings, its basic importance to the land, and the earthy romance of its history, the river holds a special place in Kentucky history." -- Thomas D. ClarkWilliam E. Ellis, a retired Foundation Professor at Eastern Kentucky University, received the 1999 Governors Award for his book Robert Worth Bingham and the Southern Mystique.
About the author
William E. Ellis, university historian and Foundation Professor Emeritus at Eastern Kentucky University, is the author of several books, including
The Kentucky River. In 1999, he received the Governor's Award for his book
Robert Worth Bingham and the Southern Mystique.
Summary
A sweeping cultural history, The Kentucky River reflects the rich tapestry of life along the banks. Advocates for the river achieved a victory in protecting the stunning Kentucky River Palisades between Boonesborough and Frankfort, and efforts continue to preserve the irreplaceable river for future generations.
