When Winter Come The Ascension of York

Name: When Winter Come The Ascension of York
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ISBN: 9780813191843

ISBN-10: 081319184X

ISBN-13: 9780813191843

Edition: 2010

Authors: Frank X. Walker

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A sequel to the award-winning "Buffalo Dance, "Frank X Walker's "When Winter Come: The Ascension of York "is a dramatic reimagining of Lewis and Clark's legendary exploration of the American West. Grounded in the history of the famous trip, Walker's vibrant account allows York--little more than a forgotten footnote in traditional narratives--to embody the full range of human ability, knowledge, emotion, and experience. Knowledge of the seasons unfolds to York "like a book," and he "can read moss, sunsets, the moon, and a mare's foaling time with a touch." During the journey, York forges a spiritual connection and shares sensual delights with a Nez Perce woman, and Walker's poems capture the…

Book details

List price: $17.95
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Publication date: 2/1/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 136
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.50" long x 0.32" tall
Weight: 0.396
Language: English