Title: George Rogers Clark, boy of the Northwest frontier
First published: 2004
Description: 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, Illinois, 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-known tidbits of information about Clark, and a timeline.
Subjects: Juvenile literature, Biography, Generals, Frontier and pioneer life, Pioneer children, Childhood and  youth, Childhood and youth, History, Biography & Autobiography, Juvenile Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Clark, george rogers, 1752-1818, Northwest, old, history, Generals, biography, United states, continental army
Places: Old Northwest, United States
People: George Rogers Clark (1752-1818)
Time periods: To 1775
LC classification: E207.C5 W49 2004