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