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an African-American's part in the great expedition
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.
The early years -- Moving west -- One Black man -- Heading West -- Whippings and powwows -- The first winter -- Waiting -- Into the unknown -- The Great Falls -- Finding the Shoshonis -- An important meeting -- Onward! -- Shooting rapids -- Dampened spirits -- Homeward bound -- York's mission -- Return to St. Louis -- Forgotten man.
Includes bibliographical references (page 86) and index.
Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children, 2005.