Our Kentucky: A Study of the Bluegrass State

Our Kentucky: A Study of the Bluegrass State by Klotter, James C.. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780813121451.

Originally published in 1992 in conjunction with Kentuckys bicentennial observations and designed for use in the high school classroom, Our Kentucky remains one of the most concise, well-written introductions to the Bluegrass State. While the focus is on history, specialists in other fields contribute chapters that provide a comprehensive description of Kentuckys people and their past, present, and future. This expanded edition brings the scholarship up to date, ensuring the books continued availability for students and general readers. State historian James C. Klotter, together with a teachers advisory group, has gathered nineteen authorities on the Commonwealth, each of whom has written a section in his or her area of expertise. The topics range widely, from architecture to womens rights, from Native Americans to Kentuckys future―and much in between. Well-respected authors from various disciplines―including geography, history, literature, religion, journalism, education, and political science―have crafted concise and stimulating chapters that help explain the states past, present, and future. Designed for use in the Kentucky Studies high school elective course, the book has been praised for covering so many aspects of Kentucky life and for bringing together such a wide array of writers. A special feature is the inclusion of seventeen award-winning essays written by high school students. These brief "sidebars" demonstrate the level of work that can be done by todays young Kentuckians. The combination of essays by students, chapters by experts, and a generous selection of photographs and original documents results in a book that will inform and delight all Kentucky readers.