The Kentucky River
William E Ellis
(Author)
Description
"A sweeping cultural history, The Kentucky River reflects the rich tapestry of life along the banks. Flowing with tales of river ghosts and hidden treasures lying in the backwaters, the book records the myths and events the river has spawned. Bill Ellis also celebrates the Kentucky's influence on such figures as writer Wendell Berry and painter Paul Sawyier. Beginning with an intriguing overview of the river's formation and characteristics, Ellis shows how the stream has helped shape Kentucky's
Product Details
Price
$28.75
Publisher
University Press of Kentucky
Publish Date
August 22, 2003
Pages
248
Dimensions
6.56 X 8.96 X 0.64 inches | 0.89 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780813190631
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About the Author
William E. Ellis, university historian and Foundation Professor Emeritus at Eastern Kentucky University, is the author of several books, including The Kentucky River. In 1999, he received the Governor's Award for his book Robert Worth Bingham and the Southern Mystique.
