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Paris and Bourbon County
Contributor(s): Scott, Berkeley (Author), Scott, Jeanine (Author)
ISBN: 073851456X     ISBN-13: 9780738514567
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
OUR PRICE:   $22.49  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: August 2002
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv)
- Photography | Subjects & Themes - Regional (see Also Travel - Pictorials)
- Travel | Pictorials (see Also Photography - Subjects & Themes - Regional)
Dewey: 976
Series: Images of America
Physical Information: 0.36" H x 6.5" W x 9.38" (0.66 lbs) 128 pages
Themes:
- Geographic Orientation - Kentucky
 
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Publisher Description:
Images of America: Paris and Bourbon County takes readers back in time to the days when the horseless carriage was still a glimmer in Henry Ford's eye and the term horsepower meant just that. Those, too, were the days in Bourbon County, the birthplace of bourbon whiskey, when distilleries dotted the map, and saloons almost outnumbered churches. Nestled in the heart of the famed Bluegrass region of Kentucky, Paris and Bourbon are known for their beauty and charm. The communities featured in this volume revel in their rich traditions but also delight in their survival through changing times.

A variety of vintage images of long-forgotten treasures are included in this book. Some of the rare snapshots show the Interurban, which ran between Paris and Lexington; the Paris Opera House; early stores; church buildings and church groups; as well as many early schools. While time has changed many of the physical sites pictured in this volume, some-like the Cane Ridge Meeting House and the Bourbon County Courthouse-live on. Also showcased are the many people who contributed to the unique character of Bourbon County and its towns and hamlets, including renowned author John Fox Jr., Confederate soldiers, African-American church deacons, and lots of "everyday folks."

Contributor Bio(s): Scott, Berkeley: - Authors Berkeley and Jeanine Scott, both journalists and amateur historians, have lived in Paris for more than 23 years. This is their second book in this series. The love they share for their community and their keen interest in its distinct history makes this a volume to be treasured by longtime residents, history buffs, and visitors alike.