American Slave, American HeroILLUSTRATED BY Ages: 8 and up Pages: 40 List Price: $17.95 Cover: Hardcover Published: 11/1/2006 ISBN: 1-59078-282-8 ISBN-13: 978-1-59078-282-8 |
Award-winning author Laurence Pringle gives an accurate account of York's life--before, during, and after the expedition. Using quotations from the expedition's journals, he tells how York's skills, strength, and intelligence helped in the day-to-day challenges of the journey. Artists Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu consulted with a Lewis and Clark expert to create thoroughly researched and stunning watercolor paintings of York's life. Awards
Reviews"Detailed text and handsome watercolor paintings. ...Pringle is meticulous about what is documented and what is 'probably' true." "[A] handsome tribute. ...Grand watercolor illustrations. ...Rich in eye-opening observations." "Pringle doesn’t gloss over Clark’s poor treatment of his servant after the journey, placing it in the context of the times while maintaining the strong story line. Large, expressive watercolor illustrations portray York as a vibrant young man and reflect the remarkable landscapes and grueling work of exploration. Pringle tells the story well, describing York’s contributions to this specific expedition while setting a much broader context." |
