A History of Kentucky

by Thomas D. Clark

New edition of original 1937 publication. Clark writes about Kentucky in her proper setting in the national picture. This standard college history text includes bibliographical references and index.

Genres: Nonfiction, History

531 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1992

About the author

Thomas Dionysius Clark (July 14, 1903 – June 28, 2005) was an American historian. Clark saved from destruction a large portion of Kentucky's printed history, which later became a core body of documents in the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives. Often referred to as the "Dean of Historians" Clark is best known for his 1937 work, A History of Kentucky. Clark was named Historian Laureate of the Commonwealth of Kentucky in 1991.

Reviews

[Carl Stevens]

Detailed, really too detailed for my needs, but I am the kind of compulsive writer who will read 500 pages of historical detail to get one of my fictional details right. If you want to know who was the first governor, silver smith or hog farmer in Kentucky, this is the book for you.

[Douglas Ross]

Not sure it’s the best History of Kentucky but it’s among them.

[Pat]

A bit dated with politically incorrect language like calling the Shawnee et. al. “savages,” but a classic book.

[JD Carruthers]

I started this book about two weeks ago. It is fascinating; a must read for anyone interested in Kentucky history.

[Stephanie]

This book is an essential book for any Kentuckian. One living in KY should not go through life without the knowledge Thomas Clark has to offer about our beautiful state!!