York's Adventures with Lewis and Clark: An African-American's Part in the Great Expedition
By Rhoda Blumberg.
Description
You've probably heard about Lewis and Clark. This famous duo led an exploration through uncharted lands.Did you know that a black man, Clark's slave York, was part of this famous expedition? Working alongside free men, York paddled boats, lugged provisions, climbed mountains, and built shelters for the Corps of Discovery.Throughout the journey, he significantly helped foster friendly relations with the many different Native American tribes whose goodwill was vital to the expe- dition's success. York was even allowed to vote, sixty years before the Civil War.The award-winning ...
ISBN(s)
0060091126, 9780060091125
