History Of Lexington, Kentucky: Its Early Annals And Recent Progress

By George W. Ranck

Book Overview

""History of Lexington, Kentucky: Its Early Annals and Recent Progress"" is a comprehensive account of the development of Lexington, Kentucky, from its founding in 1775 to the early 20th century. Written by George W. Ranck, a noted historian and author, the book covers the city's early settlement and growth, its role in the American Revolution and the Civil War, and its emergence as a major center of commerce, education, and culture. The book also includes detailed profiles of prominent Lexingtonians, such as Henry Clay and Mary Todd Lincoln, as well as descriptions of the city's architecture, institutions, and landmarks. With its rich historical detail and engaging narrative style, ""History of Lexington, Kentucky"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of this important American city.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163298034
• ISBN13: 9781163298039
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"