Kentucky: A History of the State by Perrin, W. H.; Battle, J. H.; Kniffin, G. C - 1888

1885. Early days in McCracken County, Kentucky, are recalled in this new 89-page booklet titled: McCracken County, Kentucky, USA. The spiral-bound booklet is a compilation of excerpts from two hard to find sources: the 1885 book, Kentucky: A History of the State by J.H. Battle, W.H. Perrin and G.C. Kniffin, and Kentucky, a Guide to the Bluegrass State, a 1939 product of the WPA Writer's Program. The tri-color front cover is printed on 80# card stock and has been protected with a vinyl sheet. The text is printed single-sided on 60# opaque paper, with the print enlarged to fit the 8.5" x 11" paper and improve readability. Among the many subjects included are: Formation of the county; Early officials, county clerks, circuit clerks, sheriffs, county treasurers, coroners, jailers, surveyors, county officials, county school commissioners, circuit judges, members of the senate, representaties, members of congress, etc.; Geographic features of the area; Indian mounds; Fort Massac, across the… Read More

1885. Early days in two Western Kentucky counties are recalled in this new 101-page booklet titled: Fulton & Hickman Counties, Kentucky, USA The spiral-bound booklet is a compilation of excerpts from two hard to find sources: the 1885 book, Kentucky: A History of the State by J.H. Battle, W.H. Perrin and G.C. Kniffin, and Kentucky, a Guide to the Bluegrass State, a 1939 product of the WPA Writer's Program. The tri-color front cover is printed on 80# card stock and has been protected with a vinyl sheet. The text is printed on 60# opaque paper, with the print enlarged to fit the 8.5" x 11" paper and improve readability. Towns mentioned in the booklet include: Fulton County -- Hickman (county seat), Fulton, and Cayce; Hickman County -- Clinton (county seat), Columbus, and Moscow. (Note: This area was part of the Jackson Purchase. An excerpt from the 1885 book relating to this purchase is included in our Marshall County booklet.) Among the many subjects included are: Reel Foot Lake, the Iron Banks, the… Read More

Southern Historical Pr, 1979-06-01. Ed. 7. Hardcover. Used:Good.

Southern Historical Press, 1998. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 4th Edition.

Southern Historical Press, 1979-06. Hardcover. Good.

Southern Historical Pr, 1979-06-01. Ed. 6. Hardcover. Used:Good.

Southern Historical Pr, 1979-06-01. Ed. 5. Hardcover. Used:Good.

Southern Historical Pr, 1979-06. Hardcover. Good.

Southern Historical Pr, 1979-06. Hardcover. Used: Good.

Southern Historical Press, 1979-06-01. 8th. Hardcover. Used:Good.