From Sea to Shining Sea: A Novel“Splendid . . . Thom tells the story with humor and eloquence, and a thumping good tale it is, too.”—The Washington Post In one generation, the Clark family of Virginia fought for our nation's independence, and explored, conquered, and settled the continent from sea to shining sea. This powerfully written book recreates the warm life of the family, the dangers of the battlefield, the grueling journeys across an untamed wilderness, and the soul-stirring Lewis and Clark Expedition. This mighty epic is a fitting tribute to the wisdom and courage of Ann Rogers Clark, her husband John, and the ten sons and daughters they nurtured and inspired. |
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... Johnny romancing some wench or other under a haymow or in the barn loft . It was strange , that special sense of Billy's , and it was strange about his dream Mrs. Clark began rocking her chair again while the baby sucked . She saw how ...
... Johnny romancing some wench or other under a haymow or in the barn loft . It was strange , that special sense of Billy's , and it was strange about his dream Mrs. Clark began rocking her chair again while the baby sucked . She saw how ...
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... Johnny in shirtsleeves and brown breeches sprinting down the driveway yelling , " Well , hey ! Well , HEY ! " and saw a drift of dust coming among the trees . And then a horse and rider burst into view at the end of the rail fence , the ...
... Johnny in shirtsleeves and brown breeches sprinting down the driveway yelling , " Well , hey ! Well , HEY ! " and saw a drift of dust coming among the trees . And then a horse and rider burst into view at the end of the rail fence , the ...
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... Johnny and Edmund . The five clinked their glasses together . It was their tradition that a son could join in toasts after his tenth birthday . Annie poured sherry for herself and her mother . " To homecoming , our beloved son , with ...
... Johnny and Edmund . The five clinked their glasses together . It was their tradition that a son could join in toasts after his tenth birthday . Annie poured sherry for herself and her mother . " To homecoming , our beloved son , with ...
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... Johnny , though hunters and farmers on a man's scale , were now open - faced boys ; Lucy was squirming , and Elizabeth silently slid down from her chair to go and stand by her mother's skirt . Even the parents were expressionless now ...
... Johnny , though hunters and farmers on a man's scale , were now open - faced boys ; Lucy was squirming , and Elizabeth silently slid down from her chair to go and stand by her mother's skirt . Even the parents were expressionless now ...
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... Johnny ? ' " Besides , you told us already that the Mingo chief was your best friend , " this handsome lad reminded him smugly . " That's so right , aye , Johnny ! That's what comes o ' good lis- tenin ' ! You all hear that ? Don't just ...
... Johnny ? ' " Besides , you told us already that the Mingo chief was your best friend , " this handsome lad reminded him smugly . " That's so right , aye , Johnny ! That's what comes o ' good lis- tenin ' ! You all hear that ? Don't just ...
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