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LoC No.: 15005529

Title: Stories of Old Kentucky

Note: Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by David Garcia, Ron Stephens and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Kentuckiana Digital Library)

Summary: "Stories of Old Kentucky" by Martha Grassham Purcell is a historical collection written in the early 20th century. It aims to narrate the rich history of Kentucky through tales of its pioneers, indigenous people, and significant events that shaped the state. The book likely seeks to blend factual history with narrative storytelling to engage a younger audience in learning about their heritage. The opening of the work illustrates the author's intention to captivate readers, especially youth, by depicting Kentucky's history from its geological past, when an ocean once covered its land, to the myriad of adventures and struggles faced by early settlers and Native Americans. Purcell discusses the natural formations in Kentucky as well as early aboriginal traditions, setting the stage for an exploration of the state's significant historical events and figures. The text acknowledges the importance of storytelling in preserving heritage and understanding the sacrifices made by past generations, guiding readers through an engaging account that seeks both to educate and inspire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Purcell, Martha C. Grassham, Mrs., 1867-

EBook No.: 37498

Published: Sep 21, 2011

Downloads: 78

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.: 15005529

Title: Stories of Old Kentucky

Note: Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by David Garcia, Ron Stephens and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Kentuckiana Digital Library)

Summary: "Stories of Old Kentucky" by Martha Grassham Purcell is a historical collection written in the early 20th century. It aims to narrate the rich history of Kentucky through tales of its pioneers, indigenous people, and significant events that shaped the state. The book likely seeks to blend factual history with narrative storytelling to engage a younger audience in learning about their heritage. The opening of the work illustrates the author's intention to captivate readers, especially youth, by depicting Kentucky's history from its geological past, when an ocean once covered its land, to the myriad of adventures and struggles faced by early settlers and Native Americans. Purcell discusses the natural formations in Kentucky as well as early aboriginal traditions, setting the stage for an exploration of the state's significant historical events and figures. The text acknowledges the importance of storytelling in preserving heritage and understanding the sacrifices made by past generations, guiding readers through an engaging account that seeks both to educate and inspire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Purcell, Martha C. Grassham, Mrs., 1867-

EBook No.: 37498

Published: Sep 21, 2011

Downloads: 78

Language: English

Subject: Kentucky -- History

LoCC: United States local history: Old Southwest. Lower Mississippi Valley

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.