York's Adventures with Lewis and Clark: The African-American's Part in the Great Expedition

Did you know that an African-American man participated in Lewis and Clark's famous expedition? Working alongside free men, William Clark's slave York played an important role in the journey s success. This award-winning book draws on extensive research to give a gripping and insightful account of York s significant contribution to this landmark historical event. ''Kirkus Reviews'' gives the book a starred review: ''Full of maps, sketches, portraits, and other archival materials . . . one of the best new works on the subject.'' ''Your shelves may be bulging with Lewis and Clark expedition books . . . but make room for this one.'' Winner of the Orbis Pictus Award for outstanding non-fiction for children. 100+ illus.