George Keats of Kentucky: A LifeUniversity Press of Kentucky, 5. nov. 2012 - 342 sider John Keats’s biographers have rarely been fair to George Keats (1797–1841)—pushing him to the background as the younger brother, painting him as a prodigal son, or labeling him as the “business brother.” Some have even condemned him as a heartless villain who took more than his fair share of an inheritance and abandoned the ailing poet to pursue his own interests. In this authoritative biography, author Lawrence M. Crutcher demonstrates that George Keats deserves better. Crutcher traces his subject from Regency London to the American frontier, correcting the misconceptions surrounding the Keats brothers’ relationship and revealing the details of George’s remarkable life in Louisville, Kentucky. Brilliantly illustrated with more than ninety color photographs, this engaging book reveals how George Keats embraced new business opportunities to become an important member of the developing urban community. In addition, George Keats of Kentucky offers a rare and fascinating glimpse into nineteenth-century life, commerce, and entrepreneurship in Louisville and the Bluegrass. |
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The Pivotal Year 18271828
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Abandoned 18041814
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Family Origins 17731804
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Clarkes Schoolboys 18031810
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Youths about London 18111818
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Separation and Emigraion 1818
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Henderson and Audubon 18181819
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Louisville 1819
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Prosperity 18281841
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Ruin and Death 1841
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ILLUSTRATION INSERT
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Aftermath 1842
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Appendix A
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Appendix B
| 243 |
Chronology
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Notes
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A Dismal Return 1820
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Getting Established 18201826
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Who Failed the Poet? 18201821
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Settling Affairs 18211828
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The Legacy Deferred 18211848
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Illustration Credits
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