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

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By Rhoda Blumberg
Publisher HaperCollins Publishers
York's Adventures with Lewis and Clark: An African-American's Part in the Great Expedition
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Youve probably heard about Lewis and Clark. This famous duo led an exploration through uncharted lands. Did you know that a black man, Clarks 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 ditions success. York was even allowed to vote, sixty years before the Civil War. The awardwinning author Rhoda Blumberg tells of Lewis and Clarks adventure with Yorks experiences firmly in view. Giving readers an unusual perspective, she draws on Clarks journal entries to reveal Yorks importance. Insightful, historically accurate, and gripping, this account has an ending that will shock you. It will leave you with a clear understanding of what life was like for a slave, and a new appreciation of the role an AfricanAmerican played in one of the nations landmark events.

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18283 words18,283 words
96 pages96 pages
Lexile 1110LLexile 1110L
Grade 3 to 6Grade 3 to 6
Published 2004Published 2004

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9780060091118

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