The Encyclopedia of Louisville

Download or Read eBook The Encyclopedia of Louisville PDF written by John E. Kleber and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 1033 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.

Author	: John E. Kleber
Publisher	: University Press of Kentucky
Total Pages	: 1033
Release	: 2001-01-01
ISBN-10	: 9780813121000
ISBN-13	: 0813121000
Rating	: 4/5 (00 Downloads)

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Book Synopsis The Encyclopedia of Louisville by : John E. Kleber

Book excerpt: This ultimate reference to Kentucky's first chartered city is "an absolute must for anyone interested in Kentucky, regional, or urban history" (James C. Klotter). Readers learn about the inspiration for the city's name (King Louie XVI of France), its former famous residents (John James Audubon and Muhammad Ali), facts about the Kentucky Derby, and much more. 306 photos. 79 maps.

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