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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... land like rivers , from sea to sea . If ye know my name , tho ' that's not likely , it's on account o ' the deeds of my offspring , which were considerable . I mean the deeds were considerable . Aye , but the offspring were considerable ...
... land like rivers , from sea to sea . If ye know my name , tho ' that's not likely , it's on account o ' the deeds of my offspring , which were considerable . I mean the deeds were considerable . Aye , but the offspring were considerable ...
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... land , and makin ' farms out o ' wilderness to sell to newcomers , and by Heaven , Pa , I'm worth twenty thousand pounds sterling in land if he's worth five in cash , that smart scholar ! Did I tell ye , Pa , that Higgins sold me his ...
... land , and makin ' farms out o ' wilderness to sell to newcomers , and by Heaven , Pa , I'm worth twenty thousand pounds sterling in land if he's worth five in cash , that smart scholar ! Did I tell ye , Pa , that Higgins sold me his ...
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... land . " His mother looked at his father , and they nodded . They doubted that much of this notion was registering with the smaller children , but they knew their son George had a far deeper mind than Parson Robertson had ever suspected ...
... land . " His mother looked at his father , and they nodded . They doubted that much of this notion was registering with the smaller children , but they knew their son George had a far deeper mind than Parson Robertson had ever suspected ...
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... land . Such is the way of Virginians , and Logan is sad . ' And he said , ' I , Logan , am the brother of all white men . Once I thought to go live among whites , and have my people in their schools . I tell my red brothers to keep ...
... land . Such is the way of Virginians , and Logan is sad . ' And he said , ' I , Logan , am the brother of all white men . Once I thought to go live among whites , and have my people in their schools . I tell my red brothers to keep ...
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... land , and how they can have force even though they do not exist after you take your tools away . ' Good question , isn't it , Pa ? Makes a body ponder , eh ? Then this Logan got a little mockery look , and said to me , he said ...
... land , and how they can have force even though they do not exist after you take your tools away . ' Good question , isn't it , Pa ? Makes a body ponder , eh ? Then this Logan got a little mockery look , and said to me , he said ...
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