Description: Product infoTopics in Kentucky History Ser.: George Keats of Kentucky : A Life by Lawrence M. Crutcher (2012, Hardcover)Books & Magazines > BooksProduct InformationJohn 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.Product IdentifiersPublisherUniversity Press of KentuckyISBN-100813136881ISBN-139780813136882eBay Product ID (ePID)120474909Product Key FeaturesBook TitleGeorge Keats of Kentucky : AlifeAuthorLawrence M. CrutcherFormatHardcoverLanguageEnglishTopicUnited States / State & Local / South (Al, Ar, FL, GA, Ky, La, ms, Nc, SC, Tn, VA, WV), Adventurers & Explorers, General, Literary, Business, SiblingsPublication Year2012GenreFamily & Relationships, Biography & Autobiography, HistoryNumber of Pages392 PagesDimensionsItem Length9.2in.Item Width6.1in.Item Weight25.6 OzAdditional Product FeaturesAge Range18Lc Classification NumberF459.L853k43 2012ReviewsAnyone interested in English Romantic literature, antebellum Kentucky or pre-Civil War Louisville will fin dthis book an entertaining and rewarding read., ""As George Keats completed the arc from being born an Englishman to American citizen, his status upgraded from orphan and working class poor in London, to cultured, leading citizen in Louisville, Kentucky. An investor in properties, board member of fourteen organizations, Keats was respected. Lawrence Crutcher, a descendant of Keats, has written a history so detailed, that investments and debts are described by their significance to the society -- whether English or American.As the reader walks with Keats down Main Street in 1819, a busy, interesting Louisville emerges; by mid-1820's it is a city of culture, the basis of the lively city today." -- Nana Lampton, Louisville businesswoman, poet, artist, The book sets the record straight provifding an in-depth and positive look at brother, husband, entrepreneur and an influential Kentuckian., As George Keats completed the arc from being born an Englishman to American citizen, his status upgraded from orphan and working class poor in London, to cultured, leading citizen in Louisville, Kentucky. An investor in properties, board member of fourteen organizations, Keats was respected. Lawrence Crutcher, a descendant of Keats, has written a history so detailed, that investments and debts are described by their significance to the society - whether English or American. As the reader walks with Keats down Main Street in 1819, a busy, interesting Louisville emerges; by mid-1820's it is a city of culture, the basis of the lively city today.|9780813136882|, ""'George Keats deserves better'" begins this remarkable biography by his great-great-great grandson Lawrence Crutcher. Long treated as just the brother (and a somewhat self-serving one) of the adored poet, George Keats emerges in the pages of George Keats of Kentucky not only with a brisk defense from this descendant, who refutes the received story of financial gullibility and malfeasance, but also as a compelling historical figure in his own right: an illuminating focus for the challenges of establishing a life -- ultimately a prosperous life -- in frontier America. Crutcher writes with engaging clarity, insight, and surefooted reference to an extraordinary archive of information, including materials and striking images published here for the first time. This is exciting, important work, no less than for putting the life of John Keats in a fresh perspective than for making a wonderfully detailed contribution to the field of nineteenth-century American studies -- among the cast of characters Charles Dickens, Abraham Lincoln, James Freeman Clarke, and John James Audubon. The copious illustrations alone are worth the price of admission but those who dive into the text will find themselves swept up by Crutcher's fascinating adventure in historical and biographical narrative." --Susan J. Wolfson, Professor of English, Princeton UniversityEditor, John Keats: A Longman Cultural Edition" --, "Recommended for readers interested in either the history of Louisville, or for ardent admirers of John Keats." -- Library Journal, ""Now we have a study about George, a book surely detined to be the definitive of his biographies." -- R.S. White, Winthrop Professor of Englsh and Cultural Studies at the University of Western Australia" --, ""Lawrence Crutcher writes this intriguing account of the lesser-known Keats brother, who was an influential figure in his own right. Highly recommended for those interersted in the poet John Keats and Kentucky history." -- Kentucky Libraries" --, Recommended for readers interested in either the history of Louisville, or for ardent admirers of John Keats., ""But perhaps the greatest achievement of this biography - and in all probability its mission - is to establish George Keats as a remarkable figure quite apart from his connection to one of ENgland's greatest poets." -- Martin Rubin, The Washington Times" --, 'George Keats deserves better' begins this remarkable biography by his great-great-great grandson Lawrence Crutcher. Long treated as just the brother (and a somewhat self-serving one) of the adored poet, George Keats emerges in the pages of George Keats of Kentucky not only with a brisk defense from this descendant, who refutes the received story of financial gullibility and malfeasance, but also as a compelling historical figure in his own right: an illuminating focus for the challenges of establishing a life--ultimately a prosperous life--in frontier America. Crutcher writes with engaging clarity, insight, and surefooted reference to an extraordinary archive of information, including materials and striking images published here for the first time. This is exciting, important work, no less than for putting the life of John Keats in a fresh perspective than for making a wonderfully detailed contribution to the field of nineteenth-century American studies--among the cast of characters Charles Dickens, Abraham Lincoln, James Freeman Clarke, and John James Audubon. The copious illustrations alone are worth the price of admission but those who dive into the text will find themselves swept up by Crutcher's fascinating adventure in historical and biographical narrative., ""The book sets the record straight provifding an in-depth and positive look at brother, husband, entrepreneur and an influential Kentuckian." -- Gemma Goodman, H&H Series" --, "Lawrence Crutcher writes this intriguing account of the lesser-known Keats brother, who was an influential figure in his own right. Highly recommended for those interersted in the poet John Keats and Kentucky history." -- Kentucky Libraries, ""As George Keats completed the arc from being born an Englishman to American citizen, his status upgraded from orphan and working class poor in London, to cultured, leading citizen in Louisville, Kentucky. An investor in properties, board member of fourteen organizations, Keats was respected. Lawrence Crutcher, a descendant of Keats, has written a history so detailed, that investments and debts are described by their significance to the society -- whether English or American.As the reader walks with Keats down Main Street in 1819, a busy, interesting Louisville emerges; by mid-1820's it is a city of culture, the basis of the lively city today."- Nana Lampton, Louisville businesswoman, poet, artist" --, Lawrence Crutcher writes this intriguing account of the lesser-known Keats brother, who was an influential figure in his own right. Highly recommended for those interersted in the poet John Keats and Kentucky history., "Delivers a rich, fully drawn picture of the brother of John Keats. Until now, no biographer has delved into George Keats's life so completely." -- Carol Kyros Walker, author of Walking North with Keats, "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." -- Broadway World, ""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." -- broadwayworld.com" --, George Keats of Kentucky: A Life , stands as a valuable contribution to history and literaturre alike., Delivers a rich, fully drawn picture of the brother of John Keats. Until now, no biographer has delved into George Keats's life so completely., Drawing upon fragmentary Keats family correspondence, legal records, personal memoirs and sketches by members of the Keats's English circle, and other archival sources in England, Crutcher untangles the complex Keats family inheritance, explains animosities among generations of the family, illumines the ineptness of those who managed the family estate, and refutes charges by some in the Keats circle that George deliberately cheated John out of his inheritance. In the process, he demonstrates that the brothers maintained a warm relationship until the poet's death, even after George moved to the United States and settled in Louisville., "But perhaps the greatest achievement of this biography--and in all probability its mission--is to establish George Keats as a remarkable figure quite apart from his connection to one of ENgland's greatest poets." -- Washington Times, "Anyone interested in English Romantic literature, antebellum Kentucky or pre-Civil War Louisville will fin dthis book an entertaining and rewarding read." -- Bowling Green Daily News, "The book sets the record straight provifding an in-depth and positive look at brother, husband, entrepreneur and an influential Kentuckian." -- Hampstead & Highgate Express, "Drawing upon fragmentary Keats family correspondence, legal records, personal memoirs and sketches by members of the Keats's English circle, and other archival sources in England, Crutcher untangles the complex Keats family inheritance, explains animosities among generations of the family, illumines the ineptness of those who managed the family estate, and refutes charges by some in the Keats circle that George deliberately cheated John out of his inheritance. In the process, he demonstrates that the brothers maintained a warm relationship until the poet's death, even after George moved to the United States and settled in Louisville." -- Carl Kramer, Register of the Kentucky Historical Society, ""George Keats of Kentucky: A Life, stands as a valuable contribution to history and literaturre alike." -- Linda Elisabeth Keattie, Louisville Courier-Journal" --, But perhaps the greatest achievement of this biography--and in all probability its mission--is to establish George Keats as a remarkable figure quite apart from his connection to one of ENgland's greatest poets., 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., "Now we have a study about George, a book surely detined to be the definitive of his biographies." -- Nbol-19, "Drawing upon fragmentary Keats family correspondence, legal records, personal memoirs and sketches by members of the Keats's English circle, and other archival sources in England, Crutcher untangles the complex Keats family inheritance, explains animosities among generations of the family, illumines the ineptness of those who managed the family estate, and refutes charges by some in the Keats circle that George deliberately cheated John out of his inheritance. In the process, he demonstrates that the brothers maintained a warm relationship until the poet's death, even after George moved to the United States and settled in Louisville." -- Register of the Kentucky Historical Society, "Crutcher has written a definitive biography of George Keats. He paints a vivid picture of early nineteenth century Louisville life and trans-Atlantic travel that will satisfy many readers. It will prove most useful to Keats scholars, Louisville historians, and family genealogists seeking biographies of ancestors associated with George." -- Ohio Valley History, An interesting account of an Englishman coming to America in the early 19th century and making a life for himself and his family in Kentucky - his acclimation, acculturation, successes, and failures., "An interesting account of an Englishman coming to America in the early 19th century and making a life for himself and his family in Kentucky -- his acclimation, acculturation, successes, and failures." -- James Holmberg, curator of special collections at The Filson Historical Society, " George Keats of Kentucky: A Life , stands as a valuable contribution to history and literaturre alike." -- Louisville Courier-Journal, ""Delivers a rich, fully drawn picture of the brother of John Keats. Until now, no biographer has delved into George Keats's life so completely." -- Carol Kyros Walker, author of Walking North with Keats" --, "'George Keats deserves better' begins this remarkable biography by his great-great-great grandson Lawrence Crutcher. Long treated as just the brother (and a somewhat self-serving one) of the adored poet, George Keats emerges in the pages of George Keats of Kentucky not only with a brisk defense from this descendant, who refutes the received story of financial gullibility and malfeasance, but also as a compelling historical figure in his own right: an illuminating focus for the challenges of establishing a life -- ultimately a prosperous life -- in frontier America. Crutcher writes with engaging clarity, insight, and surefooted reference to an extraordinary archive of information, including materials and striking images published here for the first time. This is exciting, important work, no less than for putting the life of John Keats in a fresh perspective than for making a wonderfully detailed contribution to the field of nineteenth-century American studies -- among the cast of characters Charles Dickens, Abraham Lincoln, James Freeman Clarke, and John James Audubon. The copious illustrations alone are worth the price of admission but those who dive into the text will find themselves swept up by Crutcher's fascinating adventure in historical and biographical narrative." -- Susan J. Wolfson, Professor of English, Princeton UniversityEditor, John Keats: A Longman Cultural Edition, Crutcher has written a definitive biography of George Keats. He paints a vivid picture of early nineteenth century Louisville life and trans-Atlantic travel that will satisfy many readers. It will prove most useful to Keats scholars, Louisville historians, and family genealogists seeking biographies of ancestors associated with George., ""An interesting account of an Englishman coming to America in the early 19th century and making a life for himself and his family in Kentucky -- his acclimation, acculturation, successes, and failures." -- James Holmberg, curator of special collections at The Filson Historical Society" --, ""Anyone interested in English Romantic literature, antebellum Kentucky or pre-Civil War Louisville will fin dthis book an entertaining and rewarding read." -- Robert V. Haynes, professor emeritus, Western Kentucky University, Park City Daily News" --Table of ContentIntroduction The Pivotal Year: 1827-1828 Abandoned: 1804-1814 Family Origins: 1773-1804 Clarke's Schoolboyd: 1803-1810 Youth About London: 1811-1818 Separation and Emigration: 1818 Henderson and Audubon: 1818-1819 Louisville: 1819 A Dismal Return: 1820 Getting Established: 1820-1826 Who Failed the Poet: 1820-1821 Settling Affairs: 1821-1828 The Legacy Deferred: 1821-1848 Prosperity: 1828-1841 Ruin and Death: 1841 Aftermath: 1842Copyright Date2012Target AudienceTradeLccn2012-025759Dewey Decimal976.9/03092 BSeriesTopics in Kentucky History Ser.Dewey Edition23IllustratedYes
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Publication Name: George Keats of Kentucky : Alife
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Book Title: George Keats of Kentucky : Alife
Item Length: 9.2in.
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Author: Lawrence M. Crutcher
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Topic: United States / State & Local / South (Al, Ar, FL, GA, Ky, La, ms, Nc, SC, Tn, VA, WV), Adventurers & Explorers, General, Literary, Business, Siblings
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Publication Year: 2012
Genre: Family & Relationships, Biography & Autobiography, History
Item Weight: 25.6 Oz
Number of Pages: 392 Pages
