The Author is glad to know that a British Edition of his Kentucky Tales
is to be brought out by Mr. David Douglas of Edinburgh.
Generations ago his mother's ancestors came from Scotland and Ireland;
generations ago his father's came from England. Toward the three
countries his attention was fondly turned in early life; and the
interest then begotten has been but fostered since.
It is with peculiar pleasure, therefore, that he now avails himself of
the chance to ride hither and thither through these lands in his own
conveyance--albeit the vehicle, a little book, may turn out a slow
coach.