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Kentucky and the War of 1812: the Governor, the Farmers and the Pig: An Interview with Doris Settles (2023)

Published: Nov. 30, 2023, 5 p.m.

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Mariam sits down with local author Doris Settles to discuss her latest book, Kentucky and the War of 1812: the Governor, the Farmers and the Pig detailing Kentucky\\u2019s heavy involvement and heavy losses during the War of 1812. Doris details how Henry Clay pushed for the fledgling United States\\u2019 declaration of War on Great Britain, and what led to Governor Isaac Shelby leading 4000 Kentucky farmers north to fight on the northwestern front. They also discuss Doris\\u2019s gardening book for children, and her contribution to the book Prohibition in Bardstown with Dixie Hibbs.

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Kentucky and the War of 1812: the Governor, the Farmers and the Pig is available for purchase from local booksellers, from Doris Settles\\u2019 website and from the publisher\\u2019s website. It is also available for checkout from the library.

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