Our Fellow Kentuckians: Rascals, Heroes and Just Plain Uncommon Folk

This fascinating volume profiles thirty-nine significant figures in Kentucky history, from Daniel Boone to Loretta Lynn, Muhammad Ali and many others.

For years, Dr. James C. Claypool delivered an annual talk for the Kentucky Humanities Council entitled "Our Fellow Kentuckians," which profiled a wide array of individuals with ties to the Commonwealth either by birth, residence, or family heritage. This volume expands on that famous talk, offering a rich and varied sampling of the personaliti...