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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... mouth mottled and wrinkled the tired skin of her teat . Twenty - three years she'd been bearing and nursing her children , and now one of them , her own namesake , was about to marry and begin the same great , absorbing , demanding ...
... mouth mottled and wrinkled the tired skin of her teat . Twenty - three years she'd been bearing and nursing her children , and now one of them , her own namesake , was about to marry and begin the same great , absorbing , demanding ...
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... mouth ? " They all roared with laughter , and she squirmed and licked her mouth corners in delight and embarrassment . They had been moving slowly along with him in the hallway toward the sideboard where the decanters sat . Billy was 9.
... mouth ? " They all roared with laughter , and she squirmed and licked her mouth corners in delight and embarrassment . They had been moving slowly along with him in the hallway toward the sideboard where the decanters sat . Billy was 9.
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... mouth in a rueful half - smile . " They'd rather hear you tell of scalpin ' and flayin ' Indians , and an explanation why y've still got your own hair on your head . " " Ayc , George , " Edmund exclaimed . “ Ha ' ye kilt any savages yet ...
... mouth in a rueful half - smile . " They'd rather hear you tell of scalpin ' and flayin ' Indians , and an explanation why y've still got your own hair on your head . " " Ayc , George , " Edmund exclaimed . “ Ha ' ye kilt any savages yet ...
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... mouth open , wide blue eyes full of wonder and love . " Ev'y time I go to sweep . " There was a murmur all around . " It's true , " Mrs. Clark said , gently rocking the baby girl in her arms and looking at Billy . " Every night he ...
... mouth open , wide blue eyes full of wonder and love . " Ev'y time I go to sweep . " There was a murmur all around . " It's true , " Mrs. Clark said , gently rocking the baby girl in her arms and looking at Billy . " Every night he ...
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... mouth hanging open . He glanced once at his mother and father to reassure himself of their nearness and then waited to hear the wonders . The rest fell still and watched George's mouth as he paused to form the opening words to his tale ...
... mouth hanging open . He glanced once at his mother and father to reassure himself of their nearness and then waited to hear the wonders . The rest fell still and watched George's mouth as he paused to form the opening words to his tale ...
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