Journey to the Bottomless Pit: The Story of Stephen Bishop and Mammoth Cave

by Elizabeth Mitchell

Book Overview

"A fascinating story." --LeVar BurtonThe thrilling adventures of a slave who became known worldwide for his explorations of Mammoth Cave. If you toured Mammoth Cave in Kentucky in the year 1838, you... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0670059080
• ISBN13: 9780670059089
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: Viking Children's Books
• Length: 99 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.7" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Mammoth Review

I thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful book for people of all ages. Stephen Bishop was a great American explorer that most people have never even heard of. His adventures and discoveries deep in Mammoth cave are vividly described in a manner that will captivate the young readers of this book. This is a story of a man born into slavery who deserves the recognition he finally receives in this finely written story of his brief life. The detailed descriptions of Stephen Bishop, Mammoth cave and the turbulent pre-civil war era are enhanced by the excitement of his underground exploits and his quest for knowledge. Two thumbs up! FL Booklover