American Slave, American Hero

American Slave, American Hero
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Publisher : Boyds Mills Press
Total Pages : 48
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ISBN-10 : 1590782828
ISBN-13 : 9781590782828
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Book Synopsis American Slave, American Hero by : Laurence Pringle

Download or read book American Slave, American Hero written by Laurence Pringle and published by Boyds Mills Press. This book was released on 2006-11-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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