First Explorations Of Kentucky

""First Explorations of Kentucky"" is a historical book that contains the journals of two explorers, Thomas Walker and Colonel Christopher Gist, who were among the first to explore the region of Kentucky in the mid-18th century. The book was originally published in 1898 and is written by Josiah Stoddard Johnston. The book provides a fascinating insight into the early exploration of Kentucky, which was then a largely uncharted and unknown territory. The journals of Walker and Gist offer a detailed account of their journey through the region, describing the landscape, flora, and fauna they encountered, as well as the encounters they had with Native American tribes.The book also includes an introduction by the author, which provides historical context and background information on the explorers and the time period in which they lived. Additionally, there are maps and illustrations throughout the book that help to bring the explorers' journey to life.Overall, ""First Explorations of Kentucky"" is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the early exploration of this important region of the United States. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, exploration, and adventure.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.