The Kentucky River (The Ohio River Valley Series)

Rating:
Summary: Puts the Kentucky into Perspective
Review: Mr. Ellis does a good job of putting the Kentucky River into both its historical and contemporary perspectives. His research is outstanding, and he provides in-depth coverage of the geographic, historic, economic, cultural and social significance of the river.

His analysis of the contemporary problems the river faces is especially thought provoking.

Anyone who has grown up or lived on the banks of the Kentucky will find it highly interesting and entertaining.

Rating:
Summary: Good research but bad writing.
Review: This book is a good source of history about the Kentucky River but is very difficult to read. The writing is awful, as Mr Ellis often changes topics in the middle of a paragraph and punctuates erratically. This book is heavy on recollections of old-timers on the river, but light on photos, maps, and illustrations that would help to make the book a lot clearer.

Only buy this book if you have a deep interest in the history of Kentucky or America's rivers. If you don't have a driving interest in one of those subjects this book will put you to sleep.