"Kentucky in American Letters, 1784-1912. Volume 2 of 2" by John Wilson Townsend is a study of the important role played by the state of Kentucky in American literature for more than a century. The author offers the reader a deep dive into the history of this region of the country through the analysis of letters, diaries and other written sources of intellectuals, writers and citizens whose works reflected the spirit and atmosphere of Kentucky during the above period. This book is an important addition to the study of American literature and culture, revealing the unique contribution of Kentucky to the formation of the literary picture of the United States of America.