This biography details the childhood adventures of George Rogers Clark, the older brother of William Clark of the famous Lewis and Clark expedition. George was a courageous explorer and Revolutionary War hero whose bravery and leadership helped win the Battle of Vincennes, saving what would become Ohio, Illiis, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin from British occupation. George's boyhood curiosity and zest for exploration are described, including his adventures while camping, riding horses, and playing with his childhood friend Thomas Jefferson. Young explorers follow George into the woods, where he rescues a baby raccoon, outwits a hapless thief, saves a money bag, and hunts his first deer. Special features include a summary of Clark's adult accomplishments, fun facts detailing little-kwn tidbits of information about Clark, and a timeline.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Patria Press
ISBN-10
1882859448
ISBN-13
9781882859443
eBay Product ID (ePID)
106183393
Product Key Features
Author
Katharine E. Wilkie, Cathy Morrison
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Biography: Historical, Political & Military
Additional Product Features
Content Note
Illustrations
Author Biography
Katharine E. Wilkie was the author of five titles in the original Childhood of Famous Americans series from which the Young Patriots were derived. Her books include Mary Todd Lincoln, Simon Kenton, Will Clark, and Zack Taylor. Cathy Morrison is the illustrator for all the books in the Young Patriots series. She lives in Littleton, Colorado.