First Explorations of Kentucky: Thomas Walker's Journal, Also Colonel Christopher Gist's Journal is a historical book written by Josiah Stoddard Johnston in 1898. The book features the journals of Thomas Walker and Christopher Gist, two explorers who were among the first to explore the region of Kentucky in the mid-18th century. The journals provide a firsthand account of the explorers' experiences as they traveled through the wilderness, encountering various Native American tribes and encountering the natural beauty of the region. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the flora and fauna of the area, as well as the geography and topography of the land. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Kentucky and the early exploration of the American frontier.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.