Bibliograph

The journey of York, the unsung hero of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, by Hasan Davis ; illustrated by Alleanna Harris ; content consulting by James J. Holberg, Curator of Collections, The Filson Historical Society Louisville, Kentucky

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The journey of York, the unsung hero of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, by Hasan Davis ; illustrated by Alleanna Harris ; content consulting by James J. Holberg, Curator of Collections, The Filson Historical Society Louisville, Kentucky

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page [40])

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

no index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 9-12

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The journey of York

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1033577062

Responsibility statement

by Hasan Davis ; illustrated by Alleanna Harris ; content consulting by James J. Holberg, Curator of Collections, The Filson Historical Society Louisville, Kentucky

Series statement

Encounter: narrative nonfiction picture books

Sub title

the unsung hero of the Lewis and Clark Expedition

Summary

"Thomas Jefferson's Corps of Discovery included Captains Lewis and Clark and a crew of 28 men to chart a route from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean. All the crew but one volunteered for the mission. York, the enslaved man taken on the journey, did not choose to go. Slaves did not have choices. York's contributions to the expedition, however, were invaluable. The captains came to rely on York's judgement, determination, and peacemaking role with the American Indian nations they encountered. But as York's independence and status rose on the journey, the question remained what status he would carry once the expedition was over. This is his story."--Provided by publisher

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

Unsung hero of the Lewis and Clark Expedition

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Contributor