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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... face to see if the past year in the wilderness had changed him . There was still that imp's smile , the dimpled cheeks , the piercing dark blue eyes , the hawk - sharpness of his long nose , and that square chin . His face was brown as ...
... face to see if the past year in the wilderness had changed him . There was still that imp's smile , the dimpled cheeks , the piercing dark blue eyes , the hawk - sharpness of his long nose , and that square chin . His face was brown as ...
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... face . The Clark house was large and the central hall was wide and long , but it was growing very crowded now . Black faces peered in through the family circle as servants edged closer to see this wild man back from the far fearsome ...
... face . The Clark house was large and the central hall was wide and long , but it was growing very crowded now . Black faces peered in through the family circle as servants edged closer to see this wild man back from the far fearsome ...
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... face as if entranced . " You said he had weapons all over him . Why , if he's so peaceable ? " Dickie asked . " Mind you , Logan was a great warrior . He'd taken many a scalp , in his younger days . The nations battle amongst them ...
... face as if entranced . " You said he had weapons all over him . Why , if he's so peaceable ? " Dickie asked . " Mind you , Logan was a great warrior . He'd taken many a scalp , in his younger days . The nations battle amongst them ...
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... face except when he eats , shaves , or prays . " Oh fiddle , " she retorted , " that's no proverb , that's advice . " " Well , that's what a proverb is , Ma : seemly advice , said in few words . ' " Well , " said she then , " when ye ...
... face except when he eats , shaves , or prays . " Oh fiddle , " she retorted , " that's no proverb , that's advice . " " Well , that's what a proverb is , Ma : seemly advice , said in few words . ' " Well , " said she then , " when ye ...
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... face to face and talk things out ! My boys , I remember a day a thousand died ! Back in '55 , ' twas , when that war was on against the French and Indians . Some militia rode in one day , some bandaged , all thirsty and sooty , they ...
... face to face and talk things out ! My boys , I remember a day a thousand died ! Back in '55 , ' twas , when that war was on against the French and Indians . Some militia rode in one day , some bandaged , all thirsty and sooty , they ...
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