This comprehensive history of Kentucky provides readers with a detailed account of the state's development over the past 150 years. Wallis and Tapp delve into the genealogical and memorial records of prominent families and individuals, providing insights into the personal stories that have shaped the Commonwealth. Their narrative style is engaging and informative, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Kentucky. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.