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Henry Clay: Statesman for the Union
This definitive biography by noted historian Robert Remini includes a chronology of Clay’s life, 1777-1852, and a genealogy of the Clay Family. The book covers the "Mill Boy of the Slashes" in Virginia, through his life in Kentucky, to his last days in Washington.
The Influence of Henry Clay Upon Abraham Lincoln
This informative and interesting book tells of how a young Abraham Lincoln became and remained a devoted supporter of Henry Clay. A glimpse in to the connected lives of two great Kentuckians. Forward by William H. Townsend.
Images of America
The first book dedicated to the history of Henry Clay's historic and beloved estate, Ashland. Over 200 vintage images, including many published for the first time. Part of Arcadia Publishing's Images of America series.
Written by Henry Clay's great, great, great grandson, this book tells the remarkable story of Henry Clay's daughter-in-law, Josephine Russell Clay. A woman ahead of her time, she successfully took over the operation of the Clay famliy thoroughbred breeding operation at Ashland Stud for 15 years after the death of her husband, John M. Clay, Henry Clay's youngest son. She bred RILEY, winner of the 1890 Kentucky Derby.
An 18" x 24" limited edition full color poster created for the Kentucky Horse Park's 2005 exhibition, Kentucky Bloodlines: The Legacy of Henry Clay.
A beautifully written and photographed partial catalog of the Kentucky Horse Parks' 2005 exhibition, Kentucky Bloodlines: The Legacy of Henry Clay. Henry Clay Portrait
This likeness was published in 1880 based on a photo of Clay taken when he was at the height of his career. Engravers had to transfer photographic images onto a wooden block so they could be copied and disseminated. It was not possible to print directly from a photographic plate until around 1900. Ashland Watercolor
A soft pastel watercolor of the Mansion with beautiful spring foliage. The house, built in 1857, is a reconsrtuction of the original. Ashland Plate
This commemorative plate was made in Staffordshire England.
It is decorated with a blue floral blossom border on a white background featuring the
center view of the historical vine covered Ashland mansion. Imported exclusively for the
Henry Clay Memorial Foundation. Bluegrass Winners A Cookbook
An intimate view of the unique and fabulous Bluegrass horse
country of Kentucky and the recipes that made it famous. Bluegrass Winners is a high
quality, colorful cookbook reflecting the hospitality of the Bluegrass. It features over
400 recipes, 80 pages of color photography and historical descriptions of famous horse
farms. Menus include everything from a simple family meal to a formal Kentucky Derby
Dinner. All proceeds benefit the formal garden at Ashland. The Mint Julep: The Very Dream of Drinks (book)
This unique handset manuscript published by
the Graves family of Lexington, eloquently tells the story of the Mint Julep as "the
drink of the Gods" and its origin in the garden spot of the world - the Bluegrass
region of Kentucky. Kentucky Mint Julep Syrup
"A Taste of Tradition" from Best of the
Bluegrass. A syrup pre-made for your favorite Derby Day tradition - the mint julep. Also a
delightful addition for your lemonade or iced and hot tea or your favorite punch. Kentucky Mint Julep Cup (9 0z.) Kentucky Cup Jigger (2 oz)
This julep cup is made of Salisbury pewter in the classic design of the
traditional silver Kentucky julep cup. The shiny, no polish, 9 oz cup is the design of Asa
Blanchard of Lexington and Archibald Cooper of Louisville. Drinks served from this vessel
truly represent gracious Southern hospitality. Ashland notecards Pkg. of 10 (5 of each) $9.95 or $1.50ea. + shipping For individual orders, please specify day or evening image.
Two beautiful images of the Ashland mansion.
Pkg. of 10 (5 of each) $9.95 or $1.50ea. Add postage.
For individual orders, please specify day or evening image.
There are two ways to order from By Mail: Send your check made out to Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate Include postage and description By Phone: (859) 266 8581 Visa and MasterCard accepted
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