The Buzzel About Kentuck: Settling the Promised Land

by Craig Thompson Friend (Editor)

Touted as an American Eden during the colonial era, Kentucky provides one of the most dramatic social histories of early America. In this collection, 10 contributors trace the evolution of Kentucky from First West to Early Republic. They discuss relations among and between the state's settlers and inhabitants, including Indians, African Americans, working-class women, planters, and struggling farmers. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

268 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Pat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Scholarly coverage of early Kentucky, including the plight of women, slaves, and Baptists! The latter topic was quite unusual and informative.

[Sally H.]

Interesting history of the early settlement of Kentucky.