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5 sie 2023 · The Blue Fugates were a family from Eastern Kentucky, notably recognized for their blue skin, a genetic condition passed down over generations. The origin of the blue skin trait traces back to a French orphan named Martin Fugate, who settled in Eastern Kentucky in 1820.
7 maj 2019 · In 1936, tucked deep into the woods of Troublesome Creek, KY, lives blue-skinned 19-year-old Cussy Carter, the last living female of the rare Blue People ancestry.
7 maj 2019 · Inspired by the true blue-skinned people of Kentucky and the brave and dedicated Kentucky Pack Horse library service of the 1930s, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek is a story of raw courage, fierce strength, and one woman's belief that books can carry us anywhere—even back home.
The Fugates, commonly known as the " Blue Fugates " [1] or the " Blue People of Kentucky ", are an ancestral family living in the hills of Kentucky starting in the 19th century, where they are known for having a genetic trait that led to the blood disorder methemoglobinemia, causing the skin to appear blue.
The Blue People of Kentucky. Also known as the Blue Fugates of Troublesome Creek, the Kentucky Blues were a family line that existed in eastern Kentucky for almost 200 years. In 1820, a French orphan named Martin Fugate arrived in Troublesome Creek to benefit from a land grant.
3 lis 2021 · These 10 must-read books set in Kentucky include important historical novels, unputdownable fiction, Appalachian poetry, and, surprisingly, a book that inspired Rambo. Take a trip to the Bluegrass State with these books that take place in Kentucky. 1. The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson
“Kim Michele Richardson has written a fascinating novel about people almost forgotten by history: Kentucky’s pack-horse librarians and “blue people.” The factual information alone would make this book a treasure, but with her impressive storytelling and empathy, Richardson gives us so much more.”
