The Kentucky River

"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

Author: William E. Ellis
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Published: 08/22/2003
Pages: 248
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 8.96h x 6.56w x 0.64d
ISBN: 9780813190631

About the Author
Ellis, William E.: - 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.

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