"The Mountain People of Kentucky" offers a rare glimpse into the lives and conditions of rural communities in Kentucky at the beginning of the 20th century. William Henry Haney provides an account of the social, economic, and cultural realities of these often-isolated populations, capturing their attitudes toward progress and change. This study provides valuable insights into a specific region of Appalachia, highlighting the challenges and opportunities faced by its inhabitants. Haney's work serves as an important historical document, shedding light on a unique aspect of American social history. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the sociological and cultural history of the Appalachian region, offering a perspective on the lives of a people shaped by their environment and traditions. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.