A history lover's guide to Louisville / Bryan S. Bush.
| Author/creator | Bush, Bryan S., 1966- |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Charleston, SC : The History Press, 2021. |
| Description | 190 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | [History & guide] |
| Contents | 1. Corn Island and George Rogers Clark -- 2. Louisville Becomes a City -- 3. The Age of Steamboats Comes to Louisville: 1830-1840 -- 4. Louisville Becomes a Prosperous City and the Rise of Railroads: 1850-1860 -- 5. Louisville during the Civil War: 1861-1865 -- 6. Louisville during the Gilded Age: 1870-1900 -- 7. World War I, Prohibition, the Grand Theaters and the 1937 Flood: 1900-1937 -- 8. World War II: 1940-1948 -- 9. Louisville Goes through Tough Times: The Struggle of Equality and the Decline of Downtown Louisville: 1950-1970 -- 10. The Bourbon City: The Revitalization of Downtown and the Return of Bourbon in Louisville: 1980-2020. |
| Abstract | "Explore the Derby City. Gateway to the South. Home of the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs. Louisville has a rich history, beginning with the city's discovery by General George Rogers Clark. The city played an important role in the Civil War, and during the Gilded Age, it became the Bourbon Capital World. During World War I, the city hosted 47,500 troops at Camp Zachary Taylor. During World War II, the U.S. Naval Ordnance Plant contributed to tht ewar effort, making rounds for big guns during the late war. Author Bryan S. Bush takes the reader on a journey to discover the history of Louisville through the historic sites and locations from far past to the present day"--Back cover |
| General note | Series title taken from publisher website. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-183) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2020951665 |
| ISBN | 1467148687 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 9781467148689 (paperback) |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |