In the 1800s, the healing virtues of mineral springs lured settlers and travelers to Western Kentucky. In addition to curing the sick, the springs provided a forum for antebellum America to socialize, as the elegant surroundings became popular destinations for parties and dances. In this volume, more than 200 photographs and postcards share the unique story of Western Kentucky's mineral spring resorts, spanning nine counties from Elizabethtown westward to Kentucky Lake. Highlighted is the town that grew up around the spring at Cerulean, drawing the nation's first poet laureate, a Kentucky governor, politicians, ex-slaves, and ordinary people. The traditions revealed by these photographs and postcards constitute a thread in the fabric of American culture and history.
Author: William T. Turner, LaDonna Dixon Anderson
Paperback:
128 pages
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Company: Arcadia Publishing
(2006-11-29)
(2006-12-04)
ISBN: 0738543675
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"A History of Blacks in Kentucky traces the role of blacks from the early exploration and settlement of Kentucky to 1891, when African Americans gained freedom only to be faced with a segregated society. Making extensive use of numerous primary sources such as slave diaries, Freedmen's Bureau records, church minutes, and collections of personalpapers, the book tells the stories of individuals, their triumphs and tragedies, and their accomplishments in the face of adversity.
Author: Marion B. Lucas
Paperback:
456 pages
Company: Kentucky Historical Society
(2003-06-01)
ISBN: 0916968324
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Author: Kentucky Tourist and Travel Division
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(1962)
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This guide offers over 180 dayhikes at 62 areas across the Bluegrass State, from the Appalachian Plateau to the Mis- sissippi Valley. The hikes were chosen to illustrate the rich diversity of flora, fauna, geology and scenic beauty that characterizes the Commonwealth of Kentucky. For each hiking area, the following information is provided: trail information, maps, photos, a narrative des- cribing the natural and historic features of the area and concise directions to the area from nearby cities or high- ways. Appendix I provides a synopsis of Kentucky's natural his- tory and Appendix II lists regional conservation organiza- tions that work to protect the State's natural history.
Author: Darcy Folzenlogen, Robert Folzenlogen
Paperback:
208 pages
Company: Willow Pr
(1995-03-01)
ISBN: 096206856X
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Winner of the The Caudill Prize, recognizing outstanding contributions to reporting Appalachian life and values. Tourism is the world's largest industry, and ecotourism is rapidly emerging as its fastest growing segment. As interest in nature travel increases, so does concern for conservation of the environment and the well-being of local peoples and cultures. Appalachia seems an ideal destination for ecotourists, with its rugged mountains, uniquely diverse forests, wild rivers, and lively arts culture. And ecotourism promises much for the region: protecting the environment while bringing income to disadvantaged communities. But can these promises be kept? Ecotourism in Appalachia examines both the potential and the threats that tourism holds for Central Appalachia. The authors draw lessons from destinations that have suffered from the "tourist trap syndrome," including Nepal and Hawaii. They conclude that only carefully regulated and locally controlled tourism can play a positive role in Appalachia's economic development.
Author: Al Fritsch, Kristin Johannsen
Hardcover:
320 pages
Company: The University Press of Kentucky
(2004-02-20)
ISBN: 0813122880
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Author: Lewis C Copeland
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Company: The Dept.]
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Lake Cumberland is a premier vacation destination for millions of people each year. With its 1,255 miles of federally protected shoreline, an average depth of 90 feet, and a surface area of more than 60,000 acres, Lake Cumberland is one of the largest man-made lakes in the United States, yet visitors may not realize the storied history that lies beneath the deep water. Before Lake Cumberland became a recreational paradise, the wild and wondrous Cumberland River ruled the land. Although plagued by spring floods, towns and communities prospered along her banks. In an effort to control the Cumberland River and reduce flooding, Wolf Creek Dam was constructed following the Flood Control Act of 1938. With the dam in place, Lake Cumberland began filling in 1951. The dam offered protection to South Central Kentucky, but it drowned or forever changed many thriving towns and communities. Images of America: Around Lake Cumberland shows what life was like along the banks of the Cumberland River before Lake Cumberland was born.
Author: Kris Applegate, Jarenda Miller
Paperback:
128 pages
Company: Arcadia Publishing
(2009-06-10)
(2009-06-15)
ISBN: 0738568198
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The first comprehensive atlas of the state published in over 20 years, the Atlas of Kentucky brings together a wealth of information on the geography, industry, economy, development, and people of the Commonwealth. Includes over 600 maps and 200 color illustrations. Richard Ulack, professor and former chair of the Department of Geography at the University of Kentucky and former State Geographer, is author of Atlas of Southeast Asia and co-editor of Lexington and Kentucky's Inner Bluegrass Region. Kentucky State Geographer Karl Raitz, professor and current chair of the Department of Geography at the University of Kentucky, is the editor of The National Road and co-author of Appalachia: A Gegional Geography. Gyula Pauer, former director of the Center for Cartography and Geographic Information at the University of Kentucky, has served as cartographer for numerous publications, including Historical Atlas of Political Parties in the U.S. Congress and The Himalayan Kingdoms.
Hardcover:
336 pages
Company: The University Press of Kentucky
(1998-05-14)
ISBN: 0813120055
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Author: Lewis C Copeland
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The Bluegrass region has come to define what makes Kentucky a place unlike any other. What began as the homeland of native tribes developed into ideal farmland for early settlers. Development continued as the region evolved into the premier breeding ground for world-famous thoroughbreds, helping to bring the Bluegrass international recognition as the epicenter of American horse racing and equestrian culture. Yet development of the region has never stopped. The rolling hills, limestone fences and legendary horse farms that once defined the landscape continue to vanish as suburban sprawl stretches into the far reaches of the Bluegrass. Join author Ronnie Dreistadt as he tracks the history of the Bluegrass, what's been lost and the ongoing efforts to save what remains.
Author: Ronnie Dreistadt
Paperback:
128 pages
Company: The History Press
(2011-04-15)
ISBN: 1609492714
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Author: Rand McNally and Company
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Company: Rand McNally & Company
(2010-03)
ISBN: 0528881310
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Author: Rand McNally
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Company: Rand McNally & Company
(2005-10)
ISBN: 0528857894
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Out of towner's can travel with confidence when using Slicker maps. Easy to handle and easy to read, Slickers fold and unfold in a flash. Slickers are laminated which makes them markable and very durable, withstanding everyday usage during any travel itinerary you plan. This state slicker provides detailed insets of Lexington and Bluegrass region, Louisville, Paducah, Cincinnati and the land between the lakes. It also features public recreation areas, campground information, national and state parks, airports and points of interest.
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Company: American Map
(2008-08)
ISBN: 0841609616
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Explore Kentucky's extensive, diverse, and often overlooked network of trails. Hikers in Kentucky will find a stunning array of natural rock arches, rushing rivers, spring wildflowers, and even a recently reintroduced herd of elk. Within the 670,000-acre Daniel Boone National Forest lie two wilderness areas, the Red River Gorge Geological Area, and a trail system highlighted by the 269-mile Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail. Outside the national forest lie Cumberland Falls, centered around the mighty waterfall and its world famous moonbow, and Natural Bridge, one of the largest natural arches in the eastern US. An overview chart provides at-a-glance information on the 50 hikes, which feature something for hikers of every ability. Each hike is accompanied by a topographical map, information on difficulty, mileage, and rise, as well as information on the geology, wildlife, and ecosystems you'll encounter along the way. 40 black-and-white photographs and 51 maps
Author: Hiram Rogers
Paperback:
258 pages
Company: Countryman Press
(2002-07-17)
ISBN: 088150551X
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This is your complete guide to the most interesting and scenic day-hiking trails in Kentucky. No matter what part of the state you want to explore or how easy or hard a trek you want, this handy book will lead you to the right trail. Hiking Kentucky features the following: - Detailed descriptions of 100 trails, including the length of trail, estimated time to hike it, and a difficulty rating
- 144 easy-to-read park and trail maps
- A map of each featured trail, with points of interest and trail distances
- Practical information on how to get to parks, the park hours, available facilities, permits and rules, and a contact address and phone number
- A convenient trail-finder grid that provides a summary of each trail's features and location in the book
- A section on nearby points of interest, with contact phone numbers Hiking Kentucky makes it easy to enjoy self-guided tours of trails in all regions of the Bluegrass State. You'll discover beautiful trails in 54 featured spots, including Red River Gorge Geologic Area, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Natural Arch Scenic Area, Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge, and Mammoth Cave National Park. Authors Brook Elliott and Barbara Elliott are outdoor writers and longtime residents of the state who bring to life the history, terrain, flora, and fauna of each area. And their descriptions of nearby recreational and sightseeing destinations ensure that you won't miss anything on your trip. Whether you live in Kentucky or are just visiting, there's no better way to discover the natural beauty of the state than with Hiking Kentucky.
Author: Brook Elliott, Barbara Elliott
Paperback:
216 pages
Company: Human Kinetics
(1998-05-12)
ISBN: 0880118121
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This map features points of interest, airports, camping facilities, parks, selected local attractions and more. State maps feature insets of major cities. Our city map offers additional detail, with depiction of streets on one side and a large scale metro area road map on the other.
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Company: American Map
(2008-06)
ISBN: 0841628521
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This map covers Covington/Florence, Fort Thomas, etc, across the river from Cincinnati. Out-of-towners can travel with confidence when using Slicker maps. Easy-to-handle, easy-to-read, slicker maps unfold in a flash. The durable, markable format allows you to plot your trip on the map and wipe it clean for future travels.
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Company: American Map
(2008-07)
ISBN: 0841609160
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Company: Rand McNally & Company
(2010-02)
ISBN: 0528880012
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Author: Rand
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Company: Rand Mcnally
(1999-05)
ISBN: 0528974084
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Company: Rand McNally & Company
(2010-02)
ISBN: 0528879987
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Horse Lover's Guide to Kentucky takes readers inside the most famous farms of the Bluegrass, visits its historic racetracks, and provides information on a host of equine-related attractions. The guide also recommends unique places to stay and to dine. While horses are the main focus of the book, it is also a roadmap to the state itself-its history, fascinating characters past and present and the most intriguing places it has to offer - both equine and non-equine related. More travel essays than a standard travel guide, the book seeks to bring the places alive with informative, often whimsical narrative about the people, places, and events that have shaped Kentucky. Patti Nickell
Paperback:
256 pages
Company: Eclipse Press
(2009-11-01)
ISBN: 1581502168
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"Best Travel Series of the Year 2006!"Booklist What’s weird around here? That’s a question Mark Moran and Mark Sceurman have enjoyed asking for yearsand their offbeat sense of curiosity led them to create the bestselling phenomenon, Weird N.J. Now the weirdness has spread throughout key locales in the U.S. Each fun and intriguing volume offers more than 250 illustrated pages of places where tourists usually don’t ventureit’s chock-full of oddball curiosities, ghostly places, local legends, crazy characters, cursed roads, and peculiar roadside attractions. What’s NOT shockingly odd here: that every previously published Weird book has become a bestseller in its region. Jeffrey Scott Holland
Hardcover:
256 pages
Company: Sterling
(2008-05-06)
ISBN: 1402754388
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Packed with lakes, rolling hills, and rugged bluffs, The Best in Tent Camping: Kentucky profiles the best campgrounds in the Bluegrass State. Whether it’s camping in well-known destinations such as Mammoth Cave or the Daniel Boone National Forest or enjoying hidden gems such as the campsites at Wax, the scenery will not fail to please the eye. From Kingdom Come State Park with its incredible mountain views to Land Between the Lakes, a national recreation area, Kentucky spells paradise for tent campers. Johnny Molloy
Paperback:
192 pages
Company: Menasha Ridge Press
(2006-08-10)
ISBN: 0897326091
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This comprehensive guide to the Bluegrass state offers hundreds of lodging, dining, and outdoor recreation recommendations, and includes coverage of Civil War battlefields, equine culture, and cultural gems. Unbridled majesty awaits you in the state of Kentucky! Celebrate native son Abraham Lincoln’s birthday; attend one of Kentucky’s signature equestrian events; or enjoy outdoor adventures like caving, hiking, and wildlife watching in this lush landscape. Tour the Bluegrass State with this comprehensive book in hand, letting lifelong resident Deborah Kremer be your guide. 100 black-and-white illustrations and maps
Author: Deborah Kohl Kremer
Paperback:
400 pages
Company: Countryman Press
(2010-03-01)
ISBN: 0881507466
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From old country roads to dense forest paths, Kentucky boasts more than 1,500 miles of marked and maintained trails. Author Michael Brown describes seventy-nine of his favorite hikes, from 1-mile nature trails to multiday backpacks.
Author: Michael H. Brown
Paperback:
352 pages
Company: Falcon
(2007-02-01)
ISBN: 076273650X
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Authored by Judy Lowe, leading gardening expert in the region, this proven format has helped gardeners experience more success and enjoyment from their gardens. As gardening continues to grow in popularity, gardeners want more resources to help them succeed. The Gardener's Guide series provides credible information on the plants that perform best in specific states. Gardeners will find information they can trust and use successfully in their own gardens.
Author: Judy Lowe
Paperback:
272 pages
Company: Thomas Nelson
(2005-01-20)
ISBN: 1591861195
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Kentucky's abundance of plant and animal life, from the bottomland swamps in the west to the rich Appalachian forests in the east, is extraordinary as well as beautiful. Glades, prairies, forests, wetlands, rivers, and caves form a biologically diverse patchwork that is unique to the state. Kentucky's Natural Heritage: An Illustrated Guide to Biodiversity provides an essential reference to the remarkable natural history of the commonwealth and is a rallying call for the conservation of this priceless legacy. Kentucky's ecosystems teem with diverse native species, some of which are found nowhere else in the world. Kentucky's Natural Heritage brings these sometimes elusive creatures into close view, from black-throated green warblers to lizard skin liverworts. The aquatic systems of the state are home to rainbow darters, ghost crayfish, salamander mussels, and an impressive array of other species that constitute some of the greatest levels of freshwater diversity on the planet. Kentucky's Natural Heritage presents a persuasive argument for conservation of the state's biodiversity. Organized by a team from the Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission, the book is an outgrowth of the agency's focus on biodiversity protection. Richly detailed and lavishly illustrated with more than 250 color photos, maps, and charts, Kentucky's Natural Heritage is the definitive compendium of the commonwealth's amazing diversity. It celebrates the natural beauty of some of the most important ecosystems in the nation and presents a compelling case for the necessity of conservation.
Hardcover:
256 pages
Company: The University Press of Kentucky
(2010-09-01)
ISBN: 0813125758
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With approximately 54,000 miles of streams and rivers, Kentucky has more miles of running water than any state except Alaska. Wet your paddling blade and whet your paddling appetite with the authority on paddling the waterways of KentuckyA Canoeing & Kayaking Guide to Kentucky. Researched and written by veteran outdoor writers and paddlers Bob Sehlinger and Johnny Molloy, A Canoeing & Kayaking Guide to Kentucky is as vital to enjoying Kentucky’s waterways as the boat itself. From the coal fields of Eastern Kentucky to Kentucky’s western border along the Mighty Mississippi, this redesigned and completely updated guide to paddling the creeks, rivers, and coastal waterways of the Bluegrass State covers thousands of miles of paddling that range in difficulty from scenic floats down the Cumberland to whitewater runs of the Russell Fork. New maps, new river profiles, completely updated contact information, at-a-glance data that includes class, length, time, gauge, level, gradient, volume, and ratings for solitude and scenery make this guide an indispensable river companion. Bob Sehlinger, Johnny Molloy
Paperback:
272 pages
Company: Menasha Ridge Press
(2004-06-10)
ISBN: 0897325656
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From towering mountains to rolling bluegrass hills and from thundering waterfalls to placid ponds, the campgrounds profiled encompass the full range of natural beauty awaiting campers in both states. Also includes recreational and cultural activities.
Author: Johnny Molloy
Paperback:
224 pages
Company: Menasha Ridge Press
(2002-05-01)
ISBN: 089732370X
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This book offers advice on everything from starting your garden from seed, to planning your garden with helpful space saving techniques. Make this guide a must-have resource for anyone interested in growing vegetables, no matter what their space requirements. Helpful charts will outline when to plant and when to harvest cool and warm season vegetables. Walter Reeves
Paperback:
288 pages
Company: Cool Springs Press
(2008-02-01)
ISBN: 1591863929
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