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LoC No.: 13025971
Title: The story of Kentucky
Series Title: Instructor literature series, no. 515
Note: Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Summary: "The Story of Kentucky" by R. S. Eubank is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book covers the rich history of the state of Kentucky, beginning with its geography and the arrival of white settlers, and includes significant events and figures that shaped its development. It focuses primarily on the pioneers, their struggles, and the establishment of communities, as well as the impact of the Civil War and slavery in the region. This detailed narrative traces Kentucky's history from the time of its first visitors through the establishment of settlements and the challenges faced by pioneers like Daniel Boone and George Rogers Clark. Eubank discusses the early interactions with Native American tribes, the formation of communities, the struggles against hostile forces, and the social progress that followed. He also delves into the political dynamics post-Revolution, the emergence of education, and the eventual statehood of Kentucky. The book paints a vivid picture of the resilience and spirit of the early settlers and the evolving identity of Kentucky as a distinct state. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Eubank, Rice S.
EBook No.: 28239
Published: Mar 2, 2009
Downloads: 79
Language: English
Subject: Kentucky -- History
LoCC: United States local history: Old Southwest. Lower Mississippi Valley
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 13025971
Title: The story of Kentucky
Series Title: Instructor literature series, no. 515
Note: Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Summary: "The Story of Kentucky" by R. S. Eubank is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book covers the rich history of the state of Kentucky, beginning with its geography and the arrival of white settlers, and includes significant events and figures that shaped its development. It focuses primarily on the pioneers, their struggles, and the establishment of communities, as well as the impact of the Civil War and slavery in the region. This detailed narrative traces Kentucky's history from the time of its first visitors through the establishment of settlements and the challenges faced by pioneers like Daniel Boone and George Rogers Clark. Eubank discusses the early interactions with Native American tribes, the formation of communities, the struggles against hostile forces, and the social progress that followed. He also delves into the political dynamics post-Revolution, the emergence of education, and the eventual statehood of Kentucky. The book paints a vivid picture of the resilience and spirit of the early settlers and the evolving identity of Kentucky as a distinct state. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Eubank, Rice S.
EBook No.: 28239
Published: Mar 2, 2009
Downloads: 79
Language: English
Subject: Kentucky -- History
LoCC: United States local history: Old Southwest. Lower Mississippi Valley
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.