A History of Kentucky, written by Elizabeth Shelby Kinkead and published in 1896, is a comprehensive account of the history of the state of Kentucky from its earliest days to the end of the 19th century. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the state's early Native American inhabitants, the arrival of European explorers and settlers, the development of the state's economy and political institutions, and the role of Kentucky in the Civil War. Kinkead also provides detailed biographical sketches of many of the state's most prominent citizens, including Daniel Boone, Henry Clay, and Abraham Lincoln. The book is well-researched and includes numerous primary source documents, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of Kentucky or the broader history of the United States.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.