The History of Pioneer Lexington, 1779-1806

The History of Pioneer Lexington, 1779-1806
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Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Total Pages : 390
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ISBN-10 : 9780813159614
ISBN-13 : 081315961X
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Book Synopsis The History of Pioneer Lexington, 1779-1806 by : Charles R. Staples

Download or read book The History of Pioneer Lexington, 1779-1806 written by Charles R. Staples and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2014-10-17 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this study of Kentucky pioneer life, Charles R. Staples creates a colorful record of Lexington's first twenty-seven years. He writes of the establishment of an urban center in the midst of the frontier expansion, and in the process documents Lexington's vanishing history. Staples begins with the settlement of the town, describing its early struggles and movement toward becoming the "capitol" of Fayette County. He also presents interesting pictures of the early pioneers and their livelihood: food, dress, houses, cooking utensils, "house raisings," religious meetings, horse races, and other types of entertainment. First published in 1939, this reprint provides those interested in the early history of Kentucky with a comprehensive look at Lexington's pioneer period. Staples recreates a time when downtown's busiest streets were still wilderness and a land rich with agricultural potential was developing commercial elements. Because he wrote during a period when much of pioneer Lexington remained, he provides a wealth of primary information that could not be assembled again.


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