I would like to take a quick detour to discuss some exciting news out of Louisville, Ky. This is not the usual subject of this site, but I live in Louisville and I have been following this story for a while, and I am honored to break the news:
First biography of Kentucky's John Floyd anticipated for release in early 2014
For nearly four years the author of the first comprehensive biography of Kentucky's famous John Floyd has worked to research every aspect of the surveyor and Indian fighter's unduly short life. Although Floyd's name is well known by street names and landmarks throughout the city of Louisville, Kentucky, few know the story of the adventurous man behind the name. Taylor K. Gerlach's voluminous account of Floyd's role in the settlement and protection of the Kentucky region, including the Falls of the Ohio, is anticipated for release in early 2014.
Be on the lookout for this thorough piece of historical scholarship within the next year.
