The Big Sandy

Focusing on the historical significance of the Big Sandy River and its tributaries, this book explores the impact of steamboats on the culture and development of eastern Kentucky. Carol Crowe-Carraco narrates the region's evolution from the adventurous Long Hunters of the eighteenth century through the Civil War and into the 1970s, highlighting the area's struggles and hopes for prosperity. The vivid storytelling illustrates how the valley's tumultuous history continues to influence its present.