{"product_id":"kentucky-innovators-famous-and-infamous-kentuckians-who-led-the-way-in-their-field","title":"Kentucky Innovators: Famous (and Infamous) Kentuckians Who Led the Way in Their Field","description":"\u003cp class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular pt-[9px] pb-0.5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet the trailblazers who put the Bluegrass State on the map! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eKentucky Innovators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Paul W. Bass profiles 75 remarkable Kentuckians whose ideas, talents, and grit helped shape the American way of life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular pt-[9px] pb-0.5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are the pioneers and trendsetters who raised the bar in their fields. Some are household names. Others are less well known, and their stories may surprise you. All of them achieved greatness in their own way, and every one has roots in the Commonwealth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular pt-[9px] pb-0.5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside this handsome hardcover, you'll meet groundbreakers from many walks of life:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pt-[9px] pb-0.5 m-0 list-outside list-disc p-0 pt-[5px]\"\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"1\" class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular mx-8 my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eEntertainment and the fine arts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e creative talents who left their mark on stage, screen, and canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"2\" class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular mx-8 my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eEducation and literature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e teachers, thinkers, and writers who opened new doors\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"3\" class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular mx-8 my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eBusiness and industry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e entrepreneurs and builders who launched new ideas\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"4\" class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular mx-8 my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eScience and technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e inventors and innovators who changed how we live and work\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"5\" class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular mx-8 my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003ePolitics and the military:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e leaders who made their voices heard at home and around the world\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"6\" class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular mx-8 my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eAthletics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sports figures who set new standards for excellence\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular pt-[9px] pb-0.5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd yes, \"infamous\" is in the title for a reason! A few of these colorful characters made history in less traditional ways, which makes for even livelier reading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-md leading-[24px] font-regular pt-[9px] pb-0.5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're a lifelong Kentuckian, a proud transplant, or a history buff who loves a good true story, this book is a fun way to celebrate the state's heritage. 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