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American Slave, American Hero: York of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
40 pp.
| Boyds/Calkins |
November, 2006 |
TradeISBN 1-59078-282-8$17.95
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Cornelius Van Wright
&
Ying-Hwa Hu.
This thorough and authoritative (although occasionally dry) book attempts to reconstruct the story of York, who, born a slave to the Clark family, accompanied Lewis and Clark's expedition. The dark-hued colored-pencil and watercolor illustrations capture the story's tone, but some pieces look static and unfinished. An author's note includes sources and more information. Ind.