HISTORY/REGIONAL

“One of the best studies ever on the history of the horse in Kentucky. Wall combines her abilities as a prizewinning journalist and a trained academic to craft a readable, pathbreaking history. Focusing on the period immediately after the Civil War, Wall shows how Kentucky almost lost its preeminence in the horse-racing industry and how it regained that position… It is a story peopled with colorful characters and filled with insights.”

—JAMES C. KLOTTER, State Historian of Kentucky

“Maryjean Wall has hit a home run in a very clear and concise way! This is a must-read for every Kentuckian who cares about our complicated and intriguing past.”

—BRERETON AND LIBBY JONES,
former governor and first lady of Kentucky; owners of Airdrie Stud

“This is a remarkable work. Many authors, myself included, have addressed the development of the Bluegrass region as the Thoroughbred capital of the nation, but I have never seen a treatment that tells the story with such depth and thoroughness.”

—ED BOWEN,
President, Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation

“This was my first stroll back into Kentucky’s history, and what an amazing journey it was. A trip I’m sure to take again. Outstanding piece of work!”

—CHRIS MCCARRON,
two-time Kentucky Derby winner and Hall of Fame inductee