In this Book
- George Keats of Kentucky: A Life
- Book
- 2012
- Published by: The University Press of Kentucky
- Series: Topics in Kentucky History
John Keats's biographers have rarely been fair to George Keats (1797–1841)—pushing him to the background as the younger brother, painting him as a prodigal son, or labeling him as the "business brother." Some have even condemned him as a heartless villain who took more than his fair share of an inheritance and abandoned the ailing poet to pursue his own interests. In this authoritative biography, author Lawrence M. Crutcher demonstrates that George Keats deserves better. Crutcher traces his subject from Regency London to the American frontier, correcting the misconceptions surrounding the Keats brothers' relationship and revealing the details of George's remarkable life in Louisville, Kentucky. Brilliantly illustrated with more than ninety color photographs, this engaging book reveals how George Keats embraced new business opportunities to become an important member of the developing urban community. In addition, George Keats of Kentucky offers a rare and fascinating glimpse into nineteenth-century life, commerce, and entrepreneurship in Louisville and the Bluegrass.
Table of Contents
- The Pivotal Year 1827-1828
- pp. 1-4
- Abandoned 1804-1814
- pp. 5-8
- Family Origins 1773-1804
- pp. 9-16
- Clarke's Schoolboys 1803-1810
- pp. 17-26
- Youths about London 1811-1818
- pp. 27-46
- Separation and Emigraion 1818
- pp. 47-68
- Henderson and Audubon 1818-1819
- pp. 69-78
- Louisville 1819
- pp. 79-92
- A Dismal Return 1820
- pp. 93-102
- Getting Established 1820-1826
- pp. 103-112
- Who Failed the Poet? 1820-1821
- pp. 113-122
- Settling Affairs 1821-1828
- pp. 123-142
- The Legacy Deferred 1821-1848
- pp. 143-154
- Prosperity 1828-1841
- pp. 155-172
- Ruin and Death 1841
- pp. 173-182
- Aftermath 1842-
- pp. 183-190
- Appendix B: Pertinent Documents
- pp. 243-252
- Bibliography
- pp. 305-316
- Illustration Credits
- pp. 317-320