The Bluegrass is a unique region. Not only because of the history of the region, but the culture, the land, the vegetation, and the animals are what makes this place unique. When you hear the term “Bluegrass” you would think that the grass would be blue, however that is not the case. The Bluegrass is actually all green, the reason why it is called the Bluegrass is that when the grass grows out long enough, you would be able to see a blue tent in it(Bluegrass). Even though a lot of people do not see that tent of blue because people mow their lawns and it is hard to tell, that is why Kentucky is nicknamed “The Bluegrass State”. The Bluegrass Region is a very attractive place to go to because of the landscape and the attractions the place has. …show more content…
In 1810, when Daniel Boone was seventy-six years old, he went and visited Kentucky and he said he could even tell that it was his state(Wharton pg 39)! There has been so much change when Daniel Boone first founded the state of Kentucky and thirty years later when he went back to it. Back then the Kentucky did not even have “bluegrass” in the environment when Boone first settled there, he said that the savanna-woodlands were used for a different purpose as shaded pastures carpeted by an introduced species known as bluegrass ( Patrick). So the people that settled there after Boone, they planted this special seed to make it a bluegrass. The type and scope of ecological change shifted dramatically when Europeans landed on the Atlantic seaboard. Their arrival on the North American coast, touched off changes that decimated local Native cultures and altered local environmental conditions long before the first European ventured into the region that became known as the Bluegrass. The next wave of transformation began during the 1770s when white settlers and enslaved African Americans introduced domesticated plant and animal species, new ideas about proper land use, …show more content…
The reason why Kentucky got its name “The Bluegrass” because it has this special type of grass that has a bluish color to it. The Bluegrass Region originated in the United States in the late seventeen hundreds by a man named Daniel Boone. The Bluegrass Region has a unique culture because of its development, its vegetation and the tradition of the animal the horse. The horse was a huge part of Kentucky because it was a home of the Kentucky Derby which is a huge event. The life and the land of the Bluegrass is beautiful. There are many animals that roam around, and there is a ton of vegetation. However, when it comes to Winter, it can get pretty ugly because of how cold it gets, but in the Summer it is a perfect place to view. The Bluegrass had also changed throughout the years when it was first found and in today's world. One thing that has changed was the amount of new species and plants that have been creating ever since Boone first found Kentucky. When Boone first settled there, the plant bluegrass did not even exist, bluegrass came to mind when the European settlers came in and started doing whatever they wanted and took over the land and found a new species. In this essay, you learned about the history of the Bluegrass region, you learned about the unique culture the Bluegrass region had, the land and life in
Dr. James and Freda Klotter are both noted educators in the state of Kentucky. Dr. Klotter is the Kentucky state historian and professor of history at Georgetown College while his wife is an educational consultant with the Kentucky Collaborative for Teaching and Learning, with many years of experience in the classroom. They outline major influences and developments of the frontier to statehood, Civil War, post-Civil War, and modern times. Throughout the book, anecdotes of the lives of well-known and anonymous Kentuckians to shed light on economic, social, and cultural subjects. A Concise History of Kentucky will be useful to many readers wishing to learn more about the state.
Ted Steinberg’s book American Green gives a detailed description of lawn and its role in America. He gives a history of lawn starting from the origin of the word “lawn” itself in the 16th century and gives wide-ranging anecdotes throughout the book that attempt to show the reader how obsessed Americans are with their lawns. His anecdotes are often meant to represent people all over America, but when you take a step back you realize that they are actually rare stories that provide little broader meaning. Steinberg fails to prove that American’s are obsessed with their lawns because of the poor assumptions he makes and examples he uses.
In the early years of America, the founding fathers’ passion for gardening and agriculture shaped America’s national identity. At least, that is what Andrea Wulf communicates in her novel, Founding Gardeners. During the revolutionary generation, agricultural success was vital to the nation’s economic well-being. During the struggles of political life, the founding fathers utilized gardening as a therapeutic outlet and their love of nature reflects in some of their political endeavors. Due to this fascination with nature, the founding fathers sought to expand their horizons westward. Because of westward expansion, America gained a significant amount of fertile land which contributed to the nation 's’ agrarian identity. The wilderness and landscape
Considering his agricultural landscape back ground it is only rational that we assume he would critic the environment around him. Olmsted perception of the landscape of the south is very critical and he has a lot of negative things to say. However, in the moments that Olmsted compliments the southern environment, we are able to witness the his amazingly he describes and dissects the world around him. While in Raleigh, North Carolina, he describes a church nearby. “A church, near the Capitol, not yet completed, is very beautiful; cruciform in ground plan, the walls of stone, and the interior wood-work of oiled native pine (pg. 319, Olmsted).” Olmsted’s passion for agricultural landscaping can be seen through his poetic and detailed descriptions. Surely, we must take into account that the area is near the state capitol, therefore, it is only rational that the landscape would be most developed. Olmsted has many other occasion such as this in the book Frederick Law Olmsted, landscape architect, 1822-1903 which was written by Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. This book details a series of Olmsted travels, including the south. While near the Mississippi river Olmsted writes, “before me an indescribably vast expanse of the forest, extending on every hand to a hazy horizon, in which, directly in front of me, swung the round, red, setting sun” (pg. 115, Olmsted Jr.). Regardless of Olmsted’s personal views and description of southern people and southern life, the capacity his has for analyzing the environment is very impressive. His work in agricultural landscaping is still being appreciated to this very day and will continue to
These conditions did not come swiftly and technically started during the 1800’s, when pioneers first started to settle there. Their “cattle overgrazed the land, stripping it of the shrubby grasses that had held the soil in place for centuries” and they “used growing methods common to the more humid eastern United States” because that’s all the pioneers knew about farming (Gale,
In order to define the music of Appalachia, one must first define the area in which the Appalachians encompass. This mountainous area extends 1500 miles and covers an area that extends from Maine to Georgia. There are eighteen states which make up the Appalachians. According to most Europeans, they consider the Appalachians to be only the southeastern region of the United Stated. However, the Appalachians are actually a combined combination of states that include all eighteen states. During the 1920’s these areas were considered 1“Back Country” areas.
Played on acoustic instruments (natural sound): Banjo, guitar, fiddle, mandolin, bass fiddle, dobro (resophonic guitar) Instrumental leads used to show off technical ability Distinctive vocal harmonies Originations of Bluegrass Bill Monroe - "The father of Bluegrass" Grew up in Rosine, Kentucky (Ohio County) Music takes its name from Bill Monroe's band, The Blue Grass Boys &nb Arnold Schultz, black "blues" singer and guitar player. Timeline: 1911 - Bill Monroe born on September 13 1940's - development of bluegrass music 1950's - people began referring to his style of music as Bluegrass 1960's - concept of "bluegrass festival" introduced 1996 - Bill Monroe died on September 9 1997 - Bill Monroe inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Because of his influence on popular music. Bluegrass Music featured in: Films of "Bonnie and Clyde", "Deliverance" Television Shows of "The Beverly Hillbillies", "The Dukes of Hazard". Written Overview A sample overview of the history of bluegrass music follows.
Golf is defined as a game in which clubs with wooden or metal heads are used to hit a small, white ball into a number of holes, situated at various distances over a course having natural or artificial obstacles. The object is to get the ball into each hole in as few strokes as possible (2017 Dictionary.com LLC). It is a very popular sport throughout the world and it is only increasing in popularity. It is a game that takes time and effort to master, but can prove to be a great, relaxing sport that anyone of all ages can play.
“Daisy! Daisy! Daisy! I’ll say it whenever I want to! Daisy! Dai–” (37). Daisy, a flower, feminine, white, pure, and yet yellow– the color of corruption. Daisy Buchanan is an indulgent, manipulative, and corrupt character that seeks out the weak in others for her personal gain. She dresses in lavender to show her indulgence in life, and her attitude that since she has money she can do whatever she wants. She murders a woman while driving a yellow car, because she knows none of the consequences will affect her because she can retreat back into her money. Daisy wears white to look angelic, but like a demon stepping on holy ground, it burns her because it’s all fake. Daisy Buchanan; a mother, a wife, a lover, a friend, an adulterer, and a murderer.
Lacrosse should it become an official high school sport? As this topic comes in many states in the nation there is a huge controversy in the world of lacrosse. Many states on the east coast have made it an school sport, but that really do us people in the midwest now does it? Just in the last couple of years the NAIA has made lacrosse and official school sport. Which is a huge deal for people like me who would like to play at the next level but don’t have the money to play in the NCAA. There is twenty two states in the United States that has recognized lacrosse as an official school sport. Missouri is not one of those states however. The lack of funding in the high schools in the state of Missouri is what is preventing the sport grow at the pace it should be growing, the amount of teams, and the lack of coaches. Missouri State High School Activities Accusations or also known as MSHSAA should make lacrosse a recognized school sport so that the sport can keep growing at the rate it is.
Arizona has first been explored by a European in 1539. In this year, Marcos de Niza, from Spain, explored parts of the area of Arizona. The area which is now known as Arizona was then inhabited by indigenous peoples like the Hopi and the Navajo. Marcos de Niza had met another peoples of the area; the Sobaipuri. There was a legend about the wealthy seven cities of Cibola; seven cities that would be in possession of valuable treasures. Marcos de Niza was informed about Cibola by an Indian informer. When de Niza returned from his exhibition, he claimed he had seen de Seven Cities of Cibola in the distance.
Not many people would mind having the title of a poet, except maybe one of the most influential artists of all time. (Kennedy and Gioia, 599) Bob Dylan was a remarkable protest singer and songwriter during the Vietnam Era with many well-remembered songs about war and many other significant topics concerning the era. He has influenced many modern day songwriters and many other famous bands such as the Beatles. (Marinucci, Steve)
These are some of the amazing things about Tennessee. Tennessee has had a long history and many battles, the land of Tennessee is different in different parts of the state with many places to learn about and see, and the businesses have changed over the years as other things have also changed.
To illustrate , the evidence attained by Jones, Goodfellow, McGreevy, and Yeates would suggest that about 4 years ago a council that controls the rules of horse racing in Britain know as the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) spent time assessing it’s current rules on whipping . The British Horseracing Authority clearly have the power to control the environment of the sport in Britain. To elaborate, its certain that “Prior to this review, the BHA stated that it had the world’s most exhaustive instructions on the use of the whip in racing” but unfortunately “during the lead up to the review, two incidents of excessive whip use by winning jockeys brought whip use under public and media scrutiny, including prompting one Member of Parliament to
White-tailed deer the most common member of the deer family and are also known as “Virginia Deer”. The first part of the name comes from its most distinctive feature, the 6-11 inch white tail or “flag”. A white-tailed deer averages around 42 inches tall, this deer ranges anywhere from 100 and 300 pounds in weight. The color of the deer's upper body and sides changes with the season, from a normal reddish-brown in summer to a greyish color in winter. Its belly and underside of its tail is completely white along with a white patch on their throat. White-tailed deer shed its fur twice a year, changing from a heavier coat in the winter to a thinner coat in the spring. A fawns coat is very similar, except that it has many white spots all over until about 4 months old. Fawns are born late spring or early summer.