J. H. and Burrilla Spencer lay out the history of Kentucky Baptists as a story explored primarily through its principal actors. Containing biographical sketches of more than 800 pastors, church planters, lay members, and other figures, A History of Kentucky Baptists covers more than a century, from 1769 to 1885. The first of two volumes, this regional Baptist history provides both a framework of the historical narrative, and fleshes out those dates and events through a personal approach. Complete with indexes and accounts of important associations, this work is a valuable encyclopedia of early Baptist history in the Bluegrass state.