It Happened in Kentucky: It Happened in Series

True Tales from the Bluegrass State's Past--from the 18th-century discovery of mastodon fossils to a 20th-century scandal that shook the horse-racing world Once a haven for westward pioneers hoping to escape crowded Eastern cities and repressive British-inspired taxes, Kentucky has held firm through the centuries as a state proud of its resilience, roots, and self-determination. It Happened In Kentucky goes behind the scenes to tell its story, in short episodes that reveal the intriguing people and events that have shaped the Bluegrass State. - Follow explorer Thomas Walker's adventures through Cumberland Gap--a gateway that helped open new territory to settlement. - Experience Jenny Wiley's terrifying escape from her Shawnee and Cherokee captors. - Learn about the creation of the famous Louisville Slugger baseball bat.

This book offers an inside look at over 25 interesting and unusual episodes that shaped the history of the Bluegrass State.