American Slave, American Hero: York of the Lewis and Clark Expedition

by Laurence Pringle

Cornelius Van Wright (Illustrator) and Ying-Hwa Hu (Illustrator)

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The little-known life of York, the African American man enslaved by William Clark, and his contributions to the success of the Lewis and Clark expedition are examined in this carefully crafted Society of School Librarians International Honor Book. Award-winning author Laurence Pringle gives an accurate account of York's life—before, during, and after the expedition. Using quotations from the expedition's journals, he tells how York's skills, strength, and intelligence helped in the day-to-day challenges of the journey. Artists Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu consulted with a Lewis and Clark expert to create thoroughly researched and stunning watercolor paintings of York's life.
  • ISBN10 1590782828
  • ISBN13 9781590782828
  • Publish Date 1 November 2006
  • Publish Status Out of Stock
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Boyds Mills Press