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100	1		_aPurcell, Martha C. Grassham, Mrs., _d1867-
245	1	0	_aStories of Old Kentucky
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2011-09-21
508			_aProduced by David Garcia, Ron Stephens and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library)
520			_a"Stories of Old Kentucky" by Martha Grassham Purcell is a historical collection written in the early 20th century. It aims to narrate the rich history of Kentucky through tales of its pioneers, indigenous people, and significant events that shaped the state. The book likely seeks to blend factual history with narrative storytelling to engage a younger audience in learning about their heritage. The opening of the work illustrates the author's intention to captivate readers, especially youth, by depicting Kentucky's history from its geological past, when an ocean once covered its land, to the myriad of adventures and struggles faced by early settlers and Native Americans. Purcell discusses the natural formations in Kentucky as well as early aboriginal traditions, setting the stage for an exploration of the state's significant historical events and figures. The text acknowledges the importance of storytelling in preserving heritage and understanding the sacrifices made by past generations, guiding readers through an engaging account that seeks both to educate and inspire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aKentucky -- History
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37498
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