“A fascinating story.” —LeVar Burton
The thrilling adventures of a slave who became known worldwide for his explorations of Mammoth Cave.Bishop needed bravery, intelligence, and curiosity to explore the vast cavern. Using only a lantern, rope, and other basic caving equipment, he found a way to cross the bottomless pit and discover many more miles of incredible grottoes and tunnels. For the rest of his life he guided visitors through the cave, showing them how to stoop, bend, and crawl through passageways that were sometimes far from the traditional tour route.
Based on the narratives of those who toured the cave with him, Journey to the Bottomless Pit is the first book for young readers ever written about Stephen Bishop.
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“A fascinating story that brings to life a remarkable man—Stephen Bishop deserves to be resurrected and remembered.” —LeVar Burton
“A well-told and riveting story of underground exploration . . . the extraordinary tale of a man who rises above his imposed station in life to find his true calling.” —National Speleological Society News
“The thrilling setting is the focus of this novel about Mammoth Cave in Kentucky, which Mitchell shapes around the astonishing biography of Stephen Bishop.” —Booklist
“Would make for great reading before or after a visit to Mammoth Cave, but also has broader appeal as a human-interest story.” —School Library Journal
“Takes readers on a tour unlike anything they’ve experienced.” —Metro Parent Magazine
A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids
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