This comprehensive history of Kentucky covers everything from the state's early settlement to the Civil War. Written by the accomplished historian, Joseph Barbour, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the Bluegrass State. Featuring detailed descriptions of key events and personalities, this book will transport you to another time and place and leave you with a newfound appreciation of Kentucky's rich history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.