This book is a comprehensive and engaging account of the early history of Kentucky. Butler provides a detailed examination of the exploration and settlement of the Commonwealth, as well as the pivotal role Kentucky played in the Northwest Campaign during the War of 1812. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the rich history of Kentucky and its importance in the development of the United States. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.