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The Discovery, Settlement And present State of Kentucke…

March 28, 2012 by Kathleen Rooney

…is the book that first made Daniel Boone famous back in 1784. If you visit Kentucky these days, as Abby and I did last weekend, on behalf of Rose Metal Press, to attend the second annual independent publishing conference at Berea College, you will find that there are still many business establishments named after him:

You will also find a roller rink that first became famous in 1960…

…and when you are looking for something to do in a dry county after you’ve helped judge the poetry slam, you will discover that the rink is still operational:

When you are on break from the day of seminars at the conference, you will find a local food festival, featuring adorable bunnies:

And if you visit The Rose Metal Press blog, you’ll find a more thorough recounting of the conference itself. Thanks to the staff of the Learning Center of Berea College for inviting us to be a part of a wonderful program!

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