"Willa Cather wrote that 'the history of every country begins in the heart of a man or a woman.' This is the story of the heart--and of the mind--and the conflicts within. It is the country's story. It is our story." --James C. Klotter, Director and State Historian, Kentucky Historical Society
"Lindsey Apple splendidly reconstructs the life of a woman who was at once ordinary and exceptional. His biography is certain to inform, engage, and challenge." --Thomas H. Appleton, Jr., editor of The Register of the Kentucky Historical Society
"This well written and...
"Willa Cather wrote that 'the history of every country begins in the heart of a man or a woman.' This is the story of the heart--and of the mind--a...
Known as the Great Compromiser, Henry Clay earned his title by addressing sectional tensions over slavery and forestalling civil war in the United States. Today he is still regarded as one of the most important political figures in American history. As Speaker of the House of Representatives and secretary of state, Clay left an indelible mark on American politics at a time when the country's solidarity was threatened by inner turmoil, and scholars have thoroughly chronicled his political achievements. However, little attention has been paid to his extensive family legacy. In The Family Legacy...
Known as the Great Compromiser, Henry Clay earned his title by addressing sectional tensions over slavery and forestalling civil war in the United Sta...
