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

Name: American Slave, American Hero
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Author: Laurence Pringle
ISBN: 9781490608709

Author: Laurence Pringle

Narrator: Korey Jackson

Unabridged: 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 11/08/2013

Categories: Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography

Synopsis

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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Goodreads review by Arian on September 19, 2020

York was a big hero in slavery times, he really helped to change the slave's relationships with the owners. This book is good for learning about slaves, and true events that took place related to the Lewis and Clark expedition. This is a great book for teaching children all about the Lewis and Clark......more

Goodreads review by Victoria on May 02, 2016

In the 1700’s, on a plantation in Virginia, two boys named York and William were born. They grew up to become wonderful friends. The plantation was owned by John Clark, the father of William. York’s parents were salves on the plantation. Since York and William grew up together, at the age of 12, Wi......more

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

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