{"product_id":"kentucky-unbridled-spirit-and-beauty","title":"Kentucky: Unbridled Spirit and Beauty","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Details \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDr. Chuck Summers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardcover: 192 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 11\" x 11\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRetail Price:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $39.95\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN: 978-0-9790025-9-5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Description \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eKentucky: Unbridled Spirit and Beauty\u003c\/em\u003e, award-winning photographer Chuck Summers reveal the awesome natural beauty of the Bluegrass State. From the lofty hills of the eastern region to the floodplains of the west, Kentucky displays a wondrous diversity of natural treasures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWithin this lovely collection of 279 full-color images, one encounters inspiring landscapes, magnificent wildlife, and colorful wildflowers. Many of the pictures come from well-known state and national parks, while others were captured in less familiar locations across the Commonwealth. All join together as a marvelous testimony to the natural beauty of a state, which heretofore has been better known for its horse racing and basketball. After a journey through this large 11\"x11\" coffee-table style book, the reader may well question why this has been so. Others, will no doubt begin planning trips to experience for themselves the exquisite beauty that is known as Kentucky.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A remarkable collection of beautiful and sensitive photographs from some of Kentucky’s most endearing places.” \u003cbr\u003e-James Archambeault, Photographer \u0026amp; Writer (\u003ca target=\"_blank\" title=\"James Archambeault, Photographer and Writer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.jamesarchambeault.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ewww.jamesarchambeault.com\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There’s coach and then there’s first class! Chuck Summers’ imagery and vision are first class all the way! He has managed to capture the state we both love with his own great flair. Three cheers for Chuck and Kentucky!”\u003cbr\u003e-Bill Fortney, Photographer \u0026amp; Writer (www.billfortney.net) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"You couldn’t find a better guide to Kentucky than Chuck Summers’ photographic eye. He is obviously proud of his state – this shows clearly from the range and quality of his images. Kentucky is a beautiful state and Chuck shows us some great highlights from throughout the year.”\u003cbr\u003e-Rob Sheppard, longtime editor of \u003cem\u003eOutdoor Photographer\u003c\/em\u003e (www.robsheppardphoto.com)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBefore focusing his attention on his home state, Dr. Chuck Summers spent 14 years capturing the beauty and splendor of North America’s national parks with his camera. He has previously published two books, \u003cem\u003eA Year in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eA Year in the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park\u003c\/em\u003e. His work has also appeared in numerous national and regional magazines. These include \u003cem\u003eOutdoor Photographer\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cem\u003e PC Photo\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cem\u003e National Parks\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cem\u003e Backpacker\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cem\u003e Nature’s Best\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cem\u003e Country\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cem\u003e Bugle\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cem\u003e Blue Ridge Countr\u003c\/em\u003ey and \u003cem\u003eWyomin\u003c\/em\u003eg \u003cem\u003eWildlife\u003c\/em\u003e. Chuck’s photos have also appeared in Sierra Club calendars, as well as several other books and publications. An ordained minister originally from Paducah, Kentucky, Chuck currently resides in Middlesboro with his wife Bonita and dog Sierra. For more information about Chuck’s photography, visit www.agpix.com\/csummers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreface by Martha Layne Collins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMartha Layne Collins grew up in Shelby County, Kentucky. She graduated from the University of Kentucky and was a schoolteacher until 1970. In 1979, Collins was elected Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky. She was elected the first female governor of the Commonwealth in 1983 and served until 1987, accomplishing successful endeavors in education reform and economic development. After her term as Governor, Collins served as President of St. Catharine College. Since 1998, Governor Collins has served as Executive Scholar in Residence at Georgetown College, Georgetown, Kentucky.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Acclaim Press, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18701619953731,"sku":"Kentucky: Unbridled Spirit and Beauty","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/2515\/7443\/products\/KentuckyUnbridled_WEB.jpg?v=1551046804","url":"https:\/\/acclaim-press-inc.myshopify.com\/products\/kentucky-unbridled-spirit-and-beauty","provider":"Acclaim Press, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}