The Early History of Clay County:: A Wilderness That Could Be Tamed

In this in-depth look at Clay County's vibrant past, local historian Kevin Hooper sheds light on the stories behind these various influences, and examines the development of the region from the pre-colonial period to the onset of the Civil War. Hooper calls upon a breadth of archival primary source material and combines it with findings from recent archaeological discoveries in the region to provide an accessible and balanced work.