Chronicles Kentucky's evolution through a collection of abstracts from local Kentucky newspapers. Entries are made by date of the newspaper's issue-- not necessarily reflecting the date in the subject matter. References to Kentucky regiments are by the name of the regiment's commanding officer.

"Although the Fifteenth lost all three of its principal officers at the battle of Perryville, Kentucky, the men of the Fifteenth Kentucky fought for the Union for over three years. The men were in the thick of the action not only at Perryville but also at Stones River and Chickamauga, and throughout the battles of the Atlanta campaign. At Chickamauga, Buzzards Roost, and Resaca, the Fifteenth Kentucky was called upon to fight Confederate Kentuckians - the "Orphan Brigade" commanded by former Kentucky Senator John C. Breckinridge."--BOOK JACKET.