Bibliograph

York's adventures with Lewis and Clark, an African-American's part in the great expedition, by Rhoda Blumberg

Type

Label

York's adventures with Lewis and Clark, an African-American's part in the great expedition, by Rhoda Blumberg

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 86)

resource.biographical

individual biography

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

York's adventures with Lewis and Clark

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

52312350

Responsibility statement

by Rhoda Blumberg

Sub title

an African-American's part in the great expedition

Summary

Relates the adventures of York, a slave and "body servant" to William Clark, who journeyed west with the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804-1806

Table Of Contents

The early years -- Moving west -- One Black man -- Getting started -- Whippings and powwows -- The first winter -- Waiting -- Into the unknown -- The Great Falls -- Finding the Shoshoni -- An important meeting -- Onward! -- Shooting rapids -- Dampened spirits -- Homeward bound -- York's mission -- Return to St. Louis -- Forgotten man

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification