Publisher's Synopsis
On October 19, 2018, the Jackson Purchase region in Kentucky will celebrate its 200th anniversary. "The Wild World of the Jackson Purchase" by local author Richard Dwayne Parker is the first comprehensive history of the Jackson Purchase. The book features an introduction by acclaimed musician and archivist Nathan Blake Lynn. The Jackson Purchase is often a forgotten region of Kentucky, but it is an area which boasts countless people, places and events that have not only played a role in local, but also national events. The book features over 100 stories about the history of the Jackson Purchase area. The book contains over 50 color photographs and original illustrations from the author, many of which have never been published before.