These pages currently feature excerpts from The Kentucky, 1942, written by Kentucky's most honored historian, Dr. Thomas D. Clark. In these entries, Dr. Clark captures the excitement and dangers faced by early pioneers along the Kentucky River.
"The River"
A special note of gratitude to The Filson Club for use of its historic documents and research archives.
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