Kentucky's Last Great Places
""One cannot leaf through the pages of this book without feeling a strong urge to see these wild places."" -- Indiana Magazine of History""With over 100 glorious full-color photographs and insightful text, Kentucky's Last Great Places highlights the incredible natural beauty found in the Commonwealth's old-growth forests, prairies, wetlands, and other distinctive biological habitats. Kentucky's Last Great Places is both a stunning collection of nature photographs and a means for increasing our understanding of the fragile beauty of Kentucky."" -- Kentucky Books Blogspot""Does substantial justice to the beauty and biodiversity of our commonwealth."" -- David Hawpe, Louisville Courier Journal""This isn't a memorial to lost places; it's a call to action, a reminder to readers of what exactly there is to lose if economic development continues to take precedence over the environment in both social and political arenas."" -- Back Home in Kentucky""Whether [Barnes is] describing a hike with his young son, or his delight in spotting an unexpected cluster of wildflowers, his joy in Kentucky's natural beauty is contagious."" -- Madelynn Coldiron, Kentucky Monthly""The beauty of this book is not only chronicling the rich history but also providing an outstanding photo essay of Kentucky's fauna and flora."" -- Jeff Hohman, Kentucky Living""Thomas Barnes' love of this land shines clearly through his lens and pen."" -- Virginia Quarterly Review