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by Mimi O'Malley (Author)
This book offers an inside look at over 25 interesting and unusual episodes that shaped the history of the Bluegrass State.
Back Jacket
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.
Author Biography
A native of Missouri, Mimi O'Malley holds a B.A. in History from the University of Dayton (OH) and an M.S. in Library Science from Clarion University in Pennsylvania. She has worked in archives and special collections at the Bucks County Historical Society in Pennsylvania and is currently experiencing a learning curve as an academic librarian at Sullivan University. Before embarking on her first travel/history book, she wrote more than fifty articles for newspapers, magazines, and online publications. She resides in Louisville, Kentucky with her husband and two children.
